Foreign Investments

Equity inflow in real estate rises 25% to record $14.25 bn in 2025: CBRE

The Indian real estate sector received a record equity capital inflow of USD 14.25 billion last year, higher by 25 per cent annually, as developers and institutional investors remained bullish on growth potential, according to CBRE. The equity capital inflow from various sources, including developers, institutional investors, and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), stood at USD 11.43 billion during the 2024 calendar year. Real estate consultant CBRE on Wednesday released a report, highlighting that land/development sites dominated the investment landscape, attracting over 46 per cent of the total inflows in 2025, followed by investments into built-up office assets (28 per cent). Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, noted that the dominance of land and development-led investments, alongside rising interest in office and warehousing assets, reflects a maturing market. More than 60 per cent of total inflows in site/land ...

2026 outlook for banking sector: NIMs stable, liquidity challenge looms

After margin pressure and muted credit in 2025, banks enter 2026 with hopes of credit revival, stable asset quality and more investments, though funding and deposits remain key risks

$6 bn-plus foreign inflows make 2025 a watershed year for India's pvt banks

Cleaner balance sheets, regulatory support and strong growth prospects helped Indian private banks attract over $6 billion in foreign capital, with more deals expected in 2026

Foreign investors pull ₹1.6 trn from Indian stocks in record 2025 outflow

Foreign investors fled Indian equities in 2025 at a scale never seen before, pulling out a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore (USD 18 billion) as volatile currency movements, global trade tensions, especially potential US tariffs, and stretched valuations eroded risk appetite, though flows are expected to turn sustainably positive in 2026. Also, rising US bond yields, a stronger dollar and concerns over geopolitical uncertainties tilted global capital towards developed markets, away from emerging markets such as India. Despite the weak showing this year, market participants expect the trend to reverse in 2026. "We expect FPIs to return sustainably in India as nominal growth and earnings pick up in CY26. Closure of the trade deal with the US should narrow tariff differentials, while Fed rate cuts will keep the dollar soft, favouring emerging-market assets," said Garima Kapoor, deputy head of research and economist at Elara Securities India. Apart from global tailwinds, domestic factors are al

India's big bang financial reforms open doors to wave of foreign capital

In the latest step, lawmakers passed a bill this week allowing up to 100 per cent foreign ownership of insurance firms, bolstering an industry long viewed as under-penetrated and capital-starved

Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films to invest Rs 400 cr in Punjab

Japanese company Toppan Speciality Films on Wednesday signed an agreement with the Punjab government to invest Rs 400 crore in the state as part of its expansion plan, according to an official statement. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who is on a 10-day visit to Japan and South Korea, said Toppan Speciality Films Private Limited (TSF) and Invest Punjab have also agreed to support and collaborate to launch a skilling excellence centre in Punjab. This will be pivotal for strengthening industry-relevant skills and enhancing employability opportunities in Punjab, the statement quoted Mann as saying. The chief minister said it will give a thrust to imparting training aligned with current and emerging industry needs. Likewise, he said, it will also focus on high-end and technical skills not widely available and impart training certifications to meet industry and global standards. TSF will also provide financial assistance, technical inputs, training support, and curriculum design based o

9 foreign reinsurers in talks to enter GIFT City through IIO route

There are also 10 reinsurers who are in their preliminary stages of discussion

Foreign interest: Growth prospects draw investment into financial sector

India is not only the fastest-growing large economy in the world, it also has significant untapped potential for formal finance

RBI may allow Emirates NBD to acquire controlling stake in RBL Bank

While India allows 74% foreign investment in private banks, the shareholding of a single foreign institution is limited to 15% by the RBI unless the regulator gives exceptional approval

EcoEx raises $4 million to expand waste-tech and clean solutions

EcoEx's $4 million seed funding from Dovetail Global Fund and others will fuel tech upgrades, expansion, and ESG-aligned waste management solutions across India

NITI proposes measures to ease foreign firms' operations in India

The recommendation appears in the think tank's latest Tax Policy Working Paper Series - 1 released on Friday

Explained: Why FIIs matter for markets, even with DIIs' strong presence?

DIIs' steady inflows, backed by retail investors and long-term capital, have made Indian markets more self-reliant and less vulnerable to global shocks

Foreign investment in Indian corporate bonds hits 10-year high in May

May sees Rs 20,996 crore in foreign corporate bond investments, led by SP Group's $3.35 billion issue; RBI's relaxed norms add to momentum

Foreign investors return to Indian stocks on big ticket block trades

The block trades were well bought by overseas investors. They marked the highest monthly total in almost a year and a huge jump from only $220 million in April

Net FDI into India falls to $0.4 bn in FY25 amid repatriation surge

Net FDI fell sharply due to higher repatriation and outward investments even as gross inflows rose 13.7% to $81 bn with 60% of flows going to four key sectors

Foreign investors welcome in shooting league, says NRAI president

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) is not averse to foreign entities buying stakes in the franchise-based Shooting League of India, said its president Kalikesh Singh Deo following a meeting of the federation to take key decisions on the event. The inaugural edition of the league is scheduled later this year. The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), the global governing body for the sport, has officially allotted a November-December window for SLI and the event is likely to be organised from November 24 to December 7. A total of 6-8 city-based franchises will own the teams and bid for players via an auction. Each team will consist of 12 athletes (6 men, 6 women), including up to four foreign players (two men, two women). "We have started conversation with (prospective) franchises. But I don't see the reason why a foreign franchise would be interested; that they can't have a stake, given of course subject to any conditions in the law of the land," said Singh De

Manufacturing reality: Domestic vs foreign consumption gets more complex

The degree of domestic versus foreign contribution to the consumption of a nation's economy

Govt clarifies rules on issuing bonus shares to existing foreign investors

The government has clarified that an Indian company engaged in a sector where FDI is prohibited can issue bonus shares to its pre-existing foreign shareholders, provided there is no change in the shareholding pattern. The issuance of bonus shares must comply with the applicable rules, laws, regulations and guidelines, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said. "An Indian company engaged in a sector/activity prohibited for FDI (foreign direct investment) is permitted to issue bonus shares to its pre-existing non-resident shareholders provided that the shareholding pattern of the non-resident shareholder does not change pursuant to the issuance of bonus shares," according to the DPIIT's clarification which is inserted in the FDI policy. It added that this clarification is with regard to the permissibility of issuance of bonus shares to existing foreign shareholders by Indian companies engaged in sectors prohibited for FDI. FDI in the country is allowed

Markets Today: FIIs; Sebi proposal; Trump tariffs; Gold; Active, Rapid IPOs

FY25 wrap: At 6:34 AM, GIFT Nifty Futures were down 28 points at 23,749, suggesting a negative start