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FPIs call for margin netting and centralised documentation process
The suggestions came during a panel discussion at the Global Fintech Fest, attended by a Sebi official and leading industry participants
 "FPIs call for margin netting and centralised documentation process")
Why are FPIs selling? Zero net inflows persist despite geopolitical risks
Many investors have lost faith in the EM asset class, cut exposure, and India has been a funding source, given its relative outperformance
 "Why are FPIs selling? Zero net inflows persist despite geopolitical risks")
FPIs dump Indian equities worth ₹21,000 crore in first half of August
With this, the total outflow by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in equities reached the ₹1.16 trillion mark so far in 2025
 "FPIs dump Indian equities worth ₹21,000 crore in first half of August")
FMCG, power and consumer durables stocks bore brunt of FPI selling
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
 "FMCG, power and consumer durables stocks bore brunt of FPI selling")
Sebi board likely to discuss regulatory reforms at Wednesday meeting
Several of these proposals have already been floated for public consultation, indicating a broader push towards refining the regulatory landscape
 "Sebi board likely to discuss regulatory reforms at Wednesday meeting")
Lower net FDI due to repatriation signals mature market, says RBI governor
RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra explains net FDI decline in FY25 is due to repatriation, reflecting market maturity as gross FDI rose and India remains attractive to investors
 "Lower net FDI due to repatriation signals mature market, says RBI governor")
A notable uptick: FPI inflows so far in May are the highest in 8 months
India-Pak ceasefire, prospects of US trade deal cause rebound
 "A notable uptick: FPI inflows so far in May are the highest in 8 months")
FPIs lap up finance capital goods stocks in the first half of May
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
 "FPIs lap up finance capital goods stocks in the first half of May")
Nifty logs best week in a month, gains 4.2% on ceasefire, US hopes
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
 "Nifty logs best week in a month, gains 4.2% on ceasefire, US hopes")
Sebi proposes relief for FPIs investing in govt bonds under VRR, FAR
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
 "Sebi proposes relief for FPIs investing in govt bonds under VRR, FAR")
FPIs sell ₹10,234 cr in debt mkt in April as yield spread hits 20-year low
This was the highest monthly outflow since April 2024, when foreign investors had net sold ₹11,218 crore
 "FPIs sell ₹10,234 cr in debt mkt in April as yield spread hits 20-year low")
Banking stocks, FPI propel domestic markets for third consecutive day
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
 "Banking stocks, FPI propel domestic markets for third consecutive day")
FPIs invest ₹31k cr in equities in 6 sessions on strong valuations, macro
This latest infusion has also helped reduce the overall outflow for March to ₹3,973 crore, according to data from the depositories
Sebi may ease FPI disclosure norms, double granular disclosure threshold
This will be the first board meeting after Tuhin Kanta Pandey, who assumed the role of Sebi chairperson earlier this month
 "Sebi may ease FPI disclosure norms, double granular disclosure threshold")
IT, FMCG stocks witness most FPI selling in first half of March 2025
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
 "IT, FMCG stocks witness most FPI selling in first half of March 2025")
Sell, sell, repeat: FPIs booking profit for almost ten years now
FPIs stake in India's listed companies lowest since June 2010
 "Sell, sell, repeat: FPIs booking profit for almost ten years now")
Financial services, FMCG stocks most sold by FPIs in February, shows data
Financial services stocks bore the brunt of the selloff, with net selling amounting to Rs 5,344 crore
 "Financial services, FMCG stocks most sold by FPIs in February, shows data")
From FPI standpoint, India easiest market to sell: Herald Van Der Linde
Says investors should focus on sectors and stories that could benefit from the current macroeconomic environment
 "From FPI standpoint, India easiest market to sell: Herald Van Der Linde")
FPIs withdraw Rs 21,272 cr from equities in Feb; outflow nears Rs 1 trn
This came following a net outflow of Rs 78,027 crore in January. With these, the total outflow by FPIs has reached Rs 99,299 crore -- near Rs 1 trillion -- in 2025 so far
FPI selloff leads to worst equity market start in nearly 10 years
India records the highest FPI equity sales among EMs
 "FPI selloff leads to worst equity market start in nearly 10 years")