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FPIs pump in over Rs 27k cr in Aug; highest monthly flow since Sept 2024
Despite being net buyers for the past two months, FPIs are still net sellers in Indian equities thus far in 2026 with their net sales totalling Rs 2.27 trillion ($24.31 billion) in CY26, data shows.
 "FPIs pump in over Rs 27k cr in Aug; highest monthly flow since Sept 2024")
Ignore the FPI pessimism
For much of the past decade, the Indian investment proposition was almost self-evident
 "Ignore the FPI pessimism")
Sebi permits digitally signed power of attorney to ease FPI onboarding
Sebi eases FPI onboarding with digital powers of attorney, while Gaja Capital's IPO gains traction and NSE weighs allowing its shares to trade on its own platform
 "Sebi permits digitally signed power of attorney to ease FPI onboarding")
FII ownership falls to 17-year low as domestic investors strengthen grip
FPI ownership in NSE-listed companies fell to 15.1 per cent, while domestic mutual funds raised their stake for the 12th straight quarter to a record 11.6 per cent
 "FII ownership falls to 17-year low as domestic investors strengthen grip")
Sebi proposes wider FPI access to non-agri commodity derivatives
The regulator has also proposed safeguards for physical contracts
 "Sebi proposes wider FPI access to non-agri commodity derivatives")
Oil price surge derails FPI return to Indian equities amid West Asia crisis
Foreign investors have turned net sellers after an eight-session buying streak as rising crude prices and renewed West Asia tensions weigh on sentiment and outlook
 "Oil price surge derails FPI return to Indian equities amid West Asia crisis")
SAT adjourns hearing on pleas by FPIs named in Hindenburg report to July 15
While the FPIs sought adjourned, the counsel for Sebi argued that the delay was impacting the ongoing investigations
 "SAT adjourns hearing on pleas by FPIs named in Hindenburg report to July 15")
Indices hit 10-week closing high on HDFC Bank gains, easing crude
Indian equity benchmarks rose to their highest closing levels in about 10 weeks, supported by HDFC Bank, easing crude oil prices and continued foreign portfolio investor inflows
 "Indices hit 10-week closing high on HDFC Bank gains, easing crude")
DMFs vs FPIs: Beyond the rhetoric on India's changing equity market
Foreign investors remain overwhelmingly concentrated in India's largest companies, while domestic fund flows are increasingly directed towards midcap and smallcap stocks
 "DMFs vs FPIs: Beyond the rhetoric on India's changing equity market")
Valuations still high, massive return of FPI flows unlikely: Ambit Capital
The brokerage says elevated valuations, stronger opportunities in developed markets and the rise of AI-related investments could limit foreign inflows into Indian equities
 "Valuations still high, massive return of FPI flows unlikely: Ambit Capital")
FPI inflows into FAR securities rise by ₹8,795 crore after tax exemption
Govt on June 5 changed Income Tax Act via ordinance to exempt FPIs from tax on interest income and capital gains from trading in government securities, aiming to boost foreign inflows
 "FPI inflows into FAR securities rise by ₹8,795 crore after tax exemption")
FPIs pull out ₹43,000 cr in June amid global shift to AI Investments
Foreign investors pulled out ₹43,000 crore from Indian equities in early June as AI-driven global opportunities and rupee weakness weighed on sentiment
 "FPIs pull out ₹43,000 cr in June amid global shift to AI Investments")
Govt exempts FPIs from tax on G-Sec gains to attract capital inflows
The government has removed tax on interest income and capital gains from government securities for FPIs while easing investment norms to deepen debt markets and attract long-term foreign funds
 "Govt exempts FPIs from tax on G-Sec gains to attract capital inflows")
₹1.68 trn in less than 4 months: War, oil rally drive record FPI outflows
Valuation premium not justified, rupee depreciation a major concern: Experts
 "₹1.68 trn in less than 4 months: War, oil rally drive record FPI outflows")
FPIs dump financials, autos, metals in late March sell-off, shows data
Overall, FPIs turned net sellers to the tune of ₹1.18 trillion in March, as escalating tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices triggered a risk-off sentiment
 "FPIs dump financials, autos, metals in late March sell-off, shows data")
Global risk aversion halts FPI momentum in FAR securities in FY26
In the financial year 2024-25, FPI inflows were supported by phased entry into JPMorgan's Government Bond - Emerging Market Index (GBO-EM)
FPI selling surpasses ₹1 trillion mark in March amid West Asia crisis
Backed by SIPs, domestic investors brought relief with ₹1.13 trn investment
 "FPI selling surpasses ₹1 trillion mark in March amid West Asia crisis")
Sebi board clears steps to ease doing business in REITs, InvITs, and AIFs
Sebi board clears FPI settlement norms; approves recommendations on conflict of interest
 "Sebi board clears steps to ease doing business in REITs, InvITs, and AIFs")
Valuation 'attractive' for FPIs to invest in India, says Sebi WTM Varshney
Sebi WTM Kamlesh Chandra Varshney says recent market correction has made Indian equities attractive for FPIs, while highlighting opportunities for Russian firms to raise capital and list locally
Market correction offers tremendous opportunity for FPIs, says Sebi
FPIs continue to be net sellers in the Indian markets in FY26, and in the first 12 days of March alone, there has been a sell-off of over Rs 77,000 crore by them, as per reports