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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
Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26
Foreign investors pulled out Rs 1.37 trillion from equities in FY26, while debt saw modest inflows supported by attractive yields and expectations of global index inclusion
 "Amid large FPI outflows from equity, debt attracted inflows in FY26")
Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms
Standard Chartered Bank settles a Sebi case for Rs 57.2 lakh over alleged lapses in reporting beneficial ownership changes and compliance with FPI regulations
 "Standard Chartered settles Sebi case for ₹57.2 lakh over FPI norms")
FPI holdings in FAR G-Secs fall ₹4,634 cr as West Asia war rattles markets
The selling pressure has emerged as global markets reacted sharply to escalating tensions in the West Asia, which have triggered a spike in crude oil prices
 "FPI holdings in FAR G-Secs fall ₹4,634 cr as West Asia war rattles markets")
FPIs sold IT stocks heavily despite positive net inflows in February
FPIs sold nearly ₹17,000 crore worth of IT stocks in February despite strong overall equity inflows, as fears of AI-led disruption drove the sector to its steepest monthly fall since 2008
 "FPIs sold IT stocks heavily despite positive net inflows in February")
FPI flows in Feb highest in 17 months; MFs turn net sellers after 3 years
Foreign portfolio investors have turned strong buyers in Indian equities, even as mutual funds recorded their first net monthly outflow since 2023, marking a rare divergence in market behaviour
 "FPI flows in Feb highest in 17 months; MFs turn net sellers after 3 years")
US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data
Share across debt, equity rose from 39.7% a year ago to 41% in Jan 2026
 "US widened lead in India's overall FPI holdings in Jan 2026, shows data")
Kotak Mahindra Bank issues India's first fully digital FPI licence
The move follows Securities and Exchange Board of India operationalising a unified digital workflow in January 2026
 "Kotak Mahindra Bank issues India's first fully digital FPI licence")
RBI removes investment cap under voluntary retention route for FPIs
The RBI has removed the Rs 2.5-trillion investment cap under the voluntary retention route for FPIs to deepen bond markets, enhance capital flow stability and encourage long-term foreign participation
Markets end lower ahead of Union Budget amid metal stock sell-off
Benchmark indices fell on Friday as metal stocks slumped sharply, while investors stayed cautious ahead of the Union Budget and amid sustained foreign fund outflows
 "Markets end lower ahead of Union Budget amid metal stock sell-off")
RBI dollar sales keep rupee shy of 92 on Friday, hit new closing low
RBI intervention via dollar sales prevented the rupee from breaching the 92 mark, even as it closed at a fresh low amid FPI outflows and dollar strength
 "RBI dollar sales keep rupee shy of 92 on Friday, hit new closing low")