FOREIGN BUYERS

FPIs lap up realty stocks amid low inventories, sustained demand scenario

The increase in the weight of the sector can be attributed to capital appreciation and steady inflow of overseas funds. The Nifty Realty index has outperformed the benchmark Nifty 50 by 32% year-to-date.

South Korean shares hit over 29-month high, Samsung Electronics shines

South Korean financial markets experience a surge, with shares hitting a 29-month high driven by Samsung Electronics' expected profit increase. Auto and financial sectors also see gains due to dividend policy measures. Bank of Korea suggests structural reforms for addressing high living costs. Foreign investors show interest with net share purchases. Market yields decline notably.

Rupee falls 5 paise to 83.54 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated 5 paise to 83.54 against the dollar due to high crude prices, starting at 83.52. Positive equities, foreign fund inflows supported. Amit Pabari noted pressures like crude at USD 87. S&P's YeeFarn Phua mentioned fiscal deficit reduction need. NSE Nifty, Sensex surged; FIIs buying shares. Dollar index at 105.36, US yields at 4.35%.

International toy fair to begin on July 6; over 100 foreign buyers to participate

Wooden toy maker Gautam said that different categories of toys will be showcased to buyers such as electronics, soft toys, playground equipment and board games. The country's toy exports declined marginally to USD 152.34 million in 2023-24 from USD 153.89 million in the previous financial year, according to a report by economic think tank GTRI.

HDFC Bank shares up 11% in 1 month. MSCI review could be the next trigger

​Shares of underperforming heavyweight HDFC Bank, which have bounced back by 11% in the last one month amid value buying by large foreign investors, can jump another 10-15% if its weightage in MSCI increases in August review.

Nifty logs positive returns 9 times in 10 years in July, FIIs net buyers on 8 occasions

Nifty historically delivers positive returns in July with FIIs being net buyers on 8 out of 10 occasions. The month usually ends favoring the bulls, with FIIs making significant investments in Indian equities, indicating a positive sentiment for the market.

What JP Morgan bond index inclusion means for India's economic future? Jayesh Mehta answers

This is significant, as you mentioned—it's a notable event. The only caveat is that this recognition of India should have come much earlier, but finally, India has been acknowledged.

First half of June: FIIs sell big in Oil and Gas, IT, and construction

Oil & gas, construction and IT head FPI sell list; realty gets most inflows

Overseas investors, FPIs, NSDL data show ₹12,519 crore sold in 11 sectors between June 1-15. Oil & gas, construction, IT, metals & mining saw money shift. Oil & gas had largest selling at ₹3,683 crore in June's first fortnight.

FPIs turn net buyers of Indian equities at Rs 12,170 crore in June so far after two months of selling

Foreign investors stage a comeback in holiday-shortened week, slashing net selling from 14,794 crore in June first week to Rs 3,064 crore at the end of second week.

Rupee recovers 3 paise to 83.58 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee trades 3 paise higher at 83.58 against the US dollar, supported by foreign capital and strong equity market sentiment.

Foreign investors sell shares worth Rs 1,004 cr in PNB Housing

General Atlantic Singapore Fund Fii Pte and Asia Opportunities V (Mauritius) offloaded ₹1,004.29 crore worth of PNB Housing shares in a major transaction on the NSE. Selling 1.27 crore shares at ₹786 each, they reduced their holdings from 9.82% and 9.88% as of March 31. The buyers included Morgan Stanley Asia Singapore PTE and BNP Paribas Financial Markets, as PNB Housing shares closed lower by 5.43% at ₹794.4 amidst recent gains of 7.27% over the past month.

Sansera Engineering shares jump over 7%, hit 52-week high amid block deal

Sansera Engineering shares surged 7.3% to hit a 52-week high at Rs 1,300 on BSE following a block deal. Foreign institutional investors hold 22.11% stake, promoters 35.03%, and mutual funds 17.56%.

Rupee rises 6 paise to 83.37 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee remains steady at 83.37 against the US dollar driven by various factors including foreign capital inflow, equity market performance, and positive economic indicators.

Rate cut hopes, inclusion in JPM index fuel ‘FOMO’ trades in GSecs

Indian sovereign debt players bond with bonds following Mint Road's move to decelerate rate-increase drive and JPMorgan's recognition. CCIL data shows a 40% increase in monthly trades, reaching ₹8.6 lakh crore in 2023.

FIIs sell shares worth Rs 6,868 crore on Thursday; DIIs net buyers at Rs 3,718 crore

The recent FII trends have taken a stark turn from Monday's buying spree, where both FIIs and DIIs were net buyers, collectively purchasing shares worth Rs 8,765 crore. This buying activity was apparently fueled by exit polls predicting a resounding victory for the BJP-led NDA alliance. However, the subsequent FII trends have diverged significantly from this initial optimism.

Rural demand as healthy as urban demand for SUVs: Tarun Garg, Hyundai Motor India

​I have been in the industry for 30 years and we had always imagined that the rural customers would prefer smaller cars but there also aspirations are taking over. And also the second thing is that because the infrastructure has really improved and also the dissemination of information has really improved, the aspirations of the rural customers are also shifting them towards SUVs.

Rupee surges 38 paise to 83.04 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee strengthened to a three-month high of 83.04 against the US dollar on Monday, supported by positive sentiment in domestic equity markets fueled by strong macroeconomic data and exit poll results favoring PM Narendra Modi's government.

ET Explains: Why RBI keeps gold abroad?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been aggressively buying gold this year, purchasing one and a half times the amount bought in the whole of 2023 in just the first four months of this calendar year. A big portion of this gold is held overseas, but the RBI is now planning to bring back a portion of these reserves. This move comes amid risks following the West freezing Russian assets. The RBI holds 822.10 metric tonnes of gold, with 387.26 metric tonnes kept in safe custody with the Bank of England and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).

Foreigners lift India's derivative holdings to record $101 billion

Foreign funds’ open interest, or the number of contracts outstanding in value terms, reached 8.4 trillion rupees ($101 billion) on the NSE Tuesday, data compiled by Bloomberg show.

Dry spell impact: Darjeeling tea prices shoots up 10-15% this season

Darjeeling tea has been facing nature's wrath for quite some time now. In 2022, Darjeeling tea production was 6.93 million kg. In 2023, it dwindled to 6.18 million kg. Violent agitations in the hills in 2017 and recent resurgence in the demand for Gorkhaland ahead of the ongoing elections, too, have impacted the gardens and their profitability in a big way even as demand is growing within the country, industry insiders said.

FPIs net sellers of Indian equities at Rs 6,304 crore in April so far

In March and February, FPIs were net buyers at Rs 35,098 crore and Rs 1,539 crore after selling shares worth Rs 25,744 crore in January. On the net basis, they are still buyers at Rs 4,589 crore, so far in this year.

FPIs net buyers of Indian equities at Rs 13,347 crore in April so far

According to the chief investment strategist of Geojit Financial Services, Friday sell-off by FPIs was to the tune of Rs 8,027 crore on fears of changes in the India-Mauritius tax treaty. This move will weigh on FPI inflows in the near term, till clarity emerges on the details of the new treaty.