Page 16 - Latest Updates on FPI
Preposterous to claim $75 billion FPI funds will move out of India: Sebi
Some foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) are believed to have earlier expressed concerns over the proposed changes in rules, for which Sebi has already granted more time
 "Preposterous to claim $75 billion FPI funds will move out of India: Sebi")
After pulling out funds in June, FPIs net inflow at Rs 18 bn in July so far
The latest inflow comes after such investors had taken out more than Rs 200 billion from the stock market during April-June
 "After pulling out funds in June, FPIs net inflow at Rs 18 bn in July so far")
FPIs extend selling; pull out Rs 20 bn in July on fuel prices, weak rupee
Selling by FPIs in Indian debt markets could be attributed to higher fuel prices which fans fear that inflation may stoke further
 "FPIs extend selling; pull out Rs 20 bn in July on fuel prices, weak rupee")
After months of hefty pullout, FPIs infuse Rs 30 bn in just five days
So far this year, overseas investors have withdrawn Rs 447.37 billion from the capital markets
FPIs withdraw Rs 55 bn from markets in June so far on trade war worries
This comes following a net outflow of over Rs 45,000 crore from capital markets (equity and debt) in the last two months
Overseas funds set date with Sebi on foreign portfolio investor circular
Watchdog's document on foreign portfolio investors says that the ultimate beneficiary of a fund will be determined by both shareholding and control
Easier bond market rules for FPI cheer public-sector bank stocks
Bond yields could slip, easing mark-to-market provisioning pain for banks; housing finance companies can access foreign borrowings
 "Easier bond market rules for FPI cheer public-sector bank stocks")
Private bank route for foreign portfolio investors may be non-starter
Seems unlikely to elicit significant interest from investors after Sebi's decision to keep NRIs out
 "Private bank route for foreign portfolio investors may be non-starter")
FPIs pull out $1 bn from Indian markets in Feb in wake of global sell-off
This is against the total inflow of over Rs 137.8 billion by foreign portfolio investors in January, the latest data with depositories showed
 "FPIs pull out $1 bn from Indian markets in Feb in wake of global sell-off")
Bonus issues may land FPIs in tax tangle
New tax treaties, GAAR don't provide for grandfathering of shares acquired through this route
 "Bonus issues may land FPIs in tax tangle")
Hike likely in FPI limit for corporate bonds
RBI may increase FPI in the corporate bond market by around $2 billion
 "Hike likely in FPI limit for corporate bonds")
FPI net equity outflows at Rs 3,000 cr in September first week
Net outflow by FPIs follows a withdrawal of Rs 12,770 cr from stock market in Aug
 "FPI net equity outflows at Rs 3,000 cr in September first week")
FPI ownership in Indian equities hits a life-time high
They own 27.5% in top 75 listed firms; investments bounce back after falling two straight quarters
 "FPI ownership in Indian equities hits a life-time high")
FPI derivative positions dwindle
After news Sebi curbs, some worry on liquidity getting hit in the short term
 "FPI derivative positions dwindle")
FPI inflows at $23-bn in H1-2017
FPIs had invested about Rs 7,600 crore in the first half of 2016
 "FPI inflows at $23-bn in H1-2017")
FPI count grows marginally in 4 years
However, investments by foreign portfolio investors surged in value terms
 "FPI count grows marginally in 4 years")
Despite mid-cap rally, FPIs bond with blue chips
Lower liquidity in smaller cos makes it expensive for foreign investors to buy or exit them
FPI net inflows at Rs 49k cr in FY'17; debt takes back seat
Foreign Portfolio Investors purchased stocks worth about Rs 56,123 crore in 2016-17
 "FPI net inflows at Rs 49k cr in FY'17; debt takes back seat")
FPI inflows at record Rs 57,000 cr in March on reforms buzz
The BJP formed government in four of the five states that went to polls recently
 "FPI inflows at record Rs 57,000 cr in March on reforms buzz")
FPI inflows at $6 bn in March on hopes of more reforms, BJP victory in UP
The inflows follow a net investment of Rs 15,862 crore in equity and debt last month