Page 5 - Latest Updates on FPI
Markets snap 3-week winning streak, fall 1.2% on weak global cues
FPIs sold shares worth Rs 621 crore, while domestic institutional investors pumped Rs 2,121 crore into the market
 "Markets snap 3-week winning streak, fall 1.2% on weak global cues")
As Sebi's deadline looms, FPIs seek extension to liquidate assets
Deadline to not have holdings beyond specified thresholds ends on Monday
 "As Sebi's deadline looms, FPIs seek extension to liquidate assets")
Custodians plan to charge higher fee from foreign portfolio investors
Regulatory officials say gains from faster payout will outweigh increased costs
 "Custodians plan to charge higher fee from foreign portfolio investors")
DIIs step up buying in equity markets in August as FPI flows soften
DII flows have remained positive for 13 consecutive months now. The last time they were net sellers was in June 2023
 "DIIs step up buying in equity markets in August as FPI flows soften")
Fema tweaks on the cards to allow FPIs to seamlessly access FDI route
This move comes in response to several requests from foreign investors seeking to simplify the reporting requirements they currently face when exceeding the 10 per cent threshold
 "Fema tweaks on the cards to allow FPIs to seamlessly access FDI route")
Common practices to use FPI structures for India exposure, say experts
Custodians say investment in Adani-linked offshore fund could be a case of bad luck
 "Common practices to use FPI structures for India exposure, say experts")
FPI buying in Indian IT rises to highest since 2022 in July, shows data
Prior to this, the IT sector was divided into software, services and hardware technology
 "FPI buying in Indian IT rises to highest since 2022 in July, shows data")
Mkt regulator Sebi sets riders for university funds disclosure exemptions
Says exemption will be granted only if the fund's India equity AUM is less than 25% of the global AUM and global AUM is higher than Rs 10,000 crore
RBI revokes unrestricted access for FPIs to new 14-year and 30-year bonds
Currently, foreign investors hold around $1 billion worth of existing 30-year bonds
 "RBI revokes unrestricted access for FPIs to new 14-year and 30-year bonds")
Domestic mutual funds increase stake in Paytm, firm's FDI dips by 2%
The shareholding of foreign portfolio investors was pegged at 20.5 per cent in Q1FY25, a 0.16 per cent decline from Q4FY24
 "Domestic mutual funds increase stake in Paytm, firm's FDI dips by 2%")
HDFC Bank may see inflows of up to $4 bn as MSCI weightage to rise
Move could lead to doubling of weight in MSCI index; over $3 bn of passive buying, says Nuvama report
 "HDFC Bank may see inflows of up to $4 bn as MSCI weightage to rise")
Mkts scale fresh peaks; Nifty hits intraday highs for 4th straight session
Both FPIs and domestic institutional investors were net buyers on Tuesday
 "Mkts scale fresh peaks; Nifty hits intraday highs for 4th straight session")
India bucks trend: FPI investments flow in despite emerging mkt slowdown
FPIs sold stocks in consumer staples, financials and information technology sectors in April 2024
 "India bucks trend: FPI investments flow in despite emerging mkt slowdown")
Sensex, Nifty 50 end in the red after hitting record highs; Vix up
Election uncertainty, FPI selling stoke volatility
 "Sensex, Nifty 50 end in the red after hitting record highs; Vix up")
Rupee strengthens 18 paise to close at 2-month high on back of FPI inflows
Market participants said that the rupee gave up some gains by the end of the trade as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened in the foreign exchange market via dollar buys
 "Rupee strengthens 18 paise to close at 2-month high on back of FPI inflows")
FPI selling tops $3.5 billion amid Lok Sabha poll jitters, flows to China
If sustains, it will be highest monthly pullout since January 2023
Soft US inflation data pushes markets higher; Sensex gains 677 points
Indices post biggest gains in two weeks
FPI shareholding in NSE companies at lowest in 11 years, shows data
Gap between FPI, DII narrows to new low of 163 bps
FPIs withdraw Rs 8,600 crore from equities in April on Mauritius tax treaty
As per the data, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) made a net outflow of Rs 8,671 crore in Indian equities
 "FPIs withdraw Rs 8,600 crore from equities in April on Mauritius tax treaty")
AIFs' large offshore investor base likely to face more restrictions
Regulators suggest change in FEMA rules to treat such funds as indirect foreign investment
 "AIFs' large offshore investor base likely to face more restrictions")