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Uncertainty over US trade deal, FPI outflows, limited RBI intervention pushes rupee drop 5% vs $ in 2025
Formal call likely in Jan; inclusion may trigger $25 billion inflows
The renewed selling trend, which has continued on every trading day of November so far, has contributed to India's underperformance compared with other major markets this year
The suggestions came during a panel discussion at the Global Fintech Fest, attended by a Sebi official and leading industry participants
Many investors have lost faith in the EM asset class, cut exposure, and India has been a funding source, given its relative outperformance
With this, the total outflow by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in equities reached the ₹1.16 trillion mark so far in 2025
FPIs were net sellers (buying-selling) of FMCG stocks worth Rs 3,626 crore, power stocks worth Rs 3,120 crore, and consumer durables shares worth Rs 1,893 crore
Several of these proposals have already been floated for public consultation, indicating a broader push towards refining the regulatory landscape
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FPIs net bought Rs 12,847 crore worth of Indian equities in May so far; financial services led inflows while FMCG and realty saw outflows
Despite a Friday dip, Nifty posted its best weekly gain since April 18, driven by progress on trade deals, easing geopolitical concerns, and expectations of RBI rate cuts
Sebi proposes easing norms for FPIs investing solely in Indian government bonds via VRR and FAR, with relaxed KYC and disclosure rules amid global index inclusion
This was the highest monthly outflow since April 2024, when foreign investors had net sold ₹11,218 crore
Most of the Sensex gains were contributed by Axis Bank, which rose by 4.3 per cent; HDFC Bank, which rose by 0.7 per cent; and Bharti Airtel, which rose by 1.35 per cent
This latest infusion has also helped reduce the overall outflow for March to ₹3,973 crore, according to data from the depositories
This will be the first board meeting after Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who assumed the role of Sebi chairperson earlier this month
Information technology (IT)and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) stocks bore the brunt of the FPIs selling in the first two weeks of this month
FPIs stake in India's listed companies lowest since June 2010
Financial services stocks bore the brunt of the selloff, with net selling amounting to Rs 5,344 crore