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FPIs invest Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities in Jun
After two months of net outflow, foreign investors turned buyers in June, infusing Rs 26,565 crore in Indian equities, driven by political stability and a sharp rebound in markets.
No Friday blockbuster for bonds on JPM index
Indian bonds debuted in JP Morgan's GBI-EM global index suite on Friday, with the country expected to reach a maximum weight of 10% in the GBI-EM Global Diversified Index over a 10-month period. JP Morgan's analysts expect foreign investment worth $20-25 billion to flow to the local bond market from the move.
Sebi permits up to 100% aggregate NRI corpus contribution for FPIs based out of GIFT IFSC
Sebi allows up to 100% NRI, OCI, and RI contribution in FPIs at IFSC to boost Indian investment. Declarations and PAN card submissions are required, with provisions for contributors lacking PAN or taxable income. Existing FPIs must submit declarations within six months for renewal review.
Sebi amends FPIs' registration rules
Sebi has tweaked the guidelines for registration of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pertaining to non-resident Indians, overseas citizens of India and resident Indians as participant of such foreign investors.
FIIs have sold Rs 1 lakh crore worth of stocks from these 5 sectors in H1 of CY24
Foreign investors show interest in India post-US roadshow, anticipating Modi 3.0 policies clarity. Positive outlook on GDP growth and potential US Fed rate cut impact driving FII optimism for the future market trends.
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.
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FPIs infuse Rs 12,170 crore in equities in Jun on hopes of policy reform continuation, eco growth
Staging a strong comeback after general election results, foreign investors pumped Rs 12,170 crore in Indian equities so far in June, mainly driven by expectations of continued policy reforms and sustained economic growth.
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.
FPIs’ G-Sec purchases cross $10-billion mark
Nine months after JP Morgan announced the inclusion of Indian government debt in its emerging markets index, foreign portfolio investors have increased their ownership of sovereign bonds by over $10 billion. The influx of funds is expected to continue as India's index weightage grows.
FPIs offload Indian equities worth Rs 3,064 crore in June so far
This trend continued from May and April, when FPIs sold shares worth Rs 34,257 crore, even as domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained buyers, supporting the markets.
FPIs pumps Rs 11,730 crore into Indian equities last week on positive market cues
Foreign investors made a strong comeback with a net inflow of Rs 11,730 crore (USD 1.4 billion) in the week ending June 14, driven by positive signals from domestic and global markets.
What explains heightened foreign investor activity on May 31?
The Congress party alleges insider trading by foreigners ahead of the BJP's predicted victory in the exit polls on May 31, resulting in a surge in stock market activity. FPIs made significant purchases linked to the MSCI's quarterly rebalancing, impacting global indices and passive funds.
FPIs stay bullish on growth stocks, cut defensive bets a bit
Foreign portfolio investors have been selling Indian shares ahead of the elections, focusing on growth stocks over defensive ones. Data from NSDL shows a decline in FMCG and IT sector weightage in FPIs' equity folio.
FPIs take out Rs 14,800cr from equities in Jun on poll results, attractive Chinese stock valuations
Foreign investors withdrew nearly Rs 14,800 crore from domestic stocks in the first week of this month, influenced by India's Lok Sabha election results and attractive valuations of Chinese stocks.
FPIs net sellers of Indian equities at Rs 14,794 crore in June so far
Foreign portfolio investors were as unenthusiastic in June so far, as they were in April and May when they offloaded shares worth Rs 38,158 crore. Domestic institutional investors, however, continued to repose their faith in D-Street and remained on the buying side.
FPIs dump auto, FMCG and power stocks in second half of May
In late May, foreign investors drove a surge in automobile sector sales, offloading shares worth ₹3,323 crore, while also divesting ₹13,350 crore across multiple sectors. The NSDL data highlights a stark shift from earlier in the month, with inflows of ₹1,119 crore in April and ₹29,389 crore in CY 2023, underscoring a dynamic market landscape.
Sebi relaxes timeline for material-change disclosures by FPIs
Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday relaxed timelines for disclosure of material changes by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). The regulator categorised material changes notified by FPIs into two groups.
It's a party on Dalal Street as India m-cap soars to Rs 426 lakh crore
Indian equities surged to new highs on Monday as investors reacted positively to the likelihood of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning with a strong majority based on exit polls. Benchmark indices jumped over 3%, the biggest gain in four years.
FPIs increase exposure to capex theme in May
The government has a capex plan of Rs 11.1 lakh crore for the current fiscal year compared with Rs 9.5 lakh crore in the previous year. Of this, Rs 2.5 lakh crore is allocated for railways and Rs 2.7 lakh crore for roads and highways.
FPIs may cut bearish bets, releasing bulls on D-Street today
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) hold record bearish positions in index futures - mainly the Nifty - pegged at $2.8 billion, or ₹23,400 crore, in terms of contract value, according to Nuvama Research data.
FPIs take out Rs 25,586 cr from equities in May on poll jitters, attractive valuations in China
GDP growth numbers released on Friday painted a very optimistic picture. Q4FY24 GDP growth came in at 7.8 per cent surpassing the 6.7 per cent expectation, while the full-year FY24 growth stood at 8.2 per cent
FIIs follow 'sell in May and go away' mantra ahead of election results with Rs 25,600 crore sell-off
In May, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold Indian stocks worth Rs 25,600 crore, aligning with the 'Sell in May and go away' adage. Increased net shorts in index futures, outperformance of Chinese stocks, and concerns about high valuations contributed to the sell-off.
Tech View: Nifty slips below 21EMA. What traders should do on Friday
Nifty declined 216.05 points 1% at 22,488.65 on Thursday, led by strong selling pressure in most sectors. It has now reached the support cluster of 22,460–22,500, where support parameters in the form of the 20-day moving average and the 50% Fibonacci retracement level are placed.
FPIs sell PNB Housing shares worth Rs 843.79 crore in bulk deal
As of March 2024, General Atlantic Singapore Fund FII PTE owned 9.82% stake in the company while Asia Opportunities V (Mauritius) owned 9.88% stake in the company. Societe Generale was among the buyers in the deal and bought shares worth ₹94.82 crore.
FPIs may adopt a cautious stance until the election results are clear
Foreign Portfolio Investments (FPI) in India may see a cautious approach until the election results are clear. India's economic performance attracts FPI flows driven by factors like interest rates, inflation, and GDP growth, along with a stable political environment.
FPIs dump financial services stocks worth $6.6 billion in 2024 as sector looks less rosy
National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) data showed foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold financial services stocks worth $6.6 billion (₹55,000 crore) since the start of this calendar year, nearly two-and-a-half times total outflows during the same period a year earlier.
Now, relief from full disclosure won't be easy for pooled FPIs
This was communicated by the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to custodians of offshore funds, two persons aware of the regulatory changes told ET. Custodians are banks and non-bank institutions holding cash and securities on behalf of FPIs.
FPIs net sellers of Indian equities at Rs 22,046 crore in May so far
The trend started in April when FPIs offloaded shares worth Rs 8,671 crore though domestic institutional investors showed keenness on remaining buyers. On Friday, FIIs were net sellers of Indian equities at Rs 944.83 crore versus Rs 2,320.32 buying by the DIIs.
Divergence in foreign and local bets hints at a volatile future
Foreign fund managers are cautious about Dalal Street's prospects amidst poll uncertainty, while domestic investors are optimistic about Nifty. Global interest in Chinese stocks affects foreign investments. FPIs, retail investors, and HNIs hold divergent positions. Concerns over NDA performance and market valuations impact strategies. Market indicators signal potential risks and opportunities.
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