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FPIs put Rs 7.9K cr in equities in July, investment over Rs 1 trn in 2024

Foreign investors infused over Rs 7,900 crore in Indian equities in the first week of the month amid a healthy economic and earnings growth momentum. With this, total FPI investment in equities reached Rs 1.16 lakh crore so far this year, data with the depositories showed. Going forward, the Union Budget and Q1 FY25 earnings could determine the sustainability of FPI flows, experts said. According to the data, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a net inflow of Rs 7,962 crore in equities so far this month (till July 5). This came following an inflow of Rs 26,565 crore in equities in June, driven by political stability and a sharp rebound in markets. Before that, FPIs withdrew Rs 25,586 crore in May on poll jitters and over Rs 8,700 crore in April on concerns over a tweak in India's tax treaty with Mauritius and a sustained rise in US bond yields. Some funds were probably waiting on the sidelines for the election event to be over, Milind Muchhala, Executive Director, Juliu

Investments in Indian real estate rise to record $4.8 bn in H1 2024: Report

Investment volumes in the first six months reach 81% of made in 2023, says JLL

FPIs turn net buyers, investments in financials at 6-mth high: NSDL data

The heaviest-weighted sector, financials, garnered FPI inflows worth Rs 9,170 crore (about $1.1 billion) during the month, the highest since December 2023

Raselle Capital VCC settles FPI violation case with Sebi, pays Rs 1.23 cr

Foreign portfolio investor Raselle Capital VCC has settled a case related to the alleged violation of FPI rules with capital markets regulator Sebi after paying Rs 1.23 crore as settlement charges. The order came after Raselle Capital proposed to settle the instant proceedings initiated against it without "admitting or denying the findings of facts and conclusions" of the law. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) initiated adjudication proceedings against the applicant (Raselle Capital VCC) for the alleged violations of Sebi's Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) rules and other market norms. Further, a show cause notice (SCN) dated December 18, 2023, was issued to the applicant by the markets watchdog for the alleged violations. Thereafter, the applicant filed a settlement application with the regulator in terms of the provisions of Sebi's (Settlement Proceedings) regulations to settle the matter. Pursuant to the receipt of the application, Sebi's High Powered Advisory

Why are FIIs buying bank stocks, and will this momentum sustain?

Analysts believe a likely pick up in credit growth and hopes of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India should keep the momentum alive in bank stocks.

Foreign outflows from markets hit record after weaker Modi mandate

MUMBAI (Reuters) -Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold a record 124.36 billion rupees (about $1.5 billion) worth of Indian shares, as NSE Nifty 50 and S&P BSE Sensex logged their worst day in more than four years, provisional data from the National Stock Exchange showed on Tuesday.

Not the time to buy stocks at these levels; avoid mid, small-cap counters

The exit poll might have reduced some nervousness in the market, but it still remains reasonably high, given the current IVs. Only after India VIX falls back to normal levels,things shall get even.

FPIs take out over Rs 25,586 cr from equities in May on poll jitters

Foreign investors pulled out a massive Rs 25,586 crore from Indian equities in May due to uncertainty surrounding the outcome of general election and outperformance of Chinese markets. This was way higher than a net outflow of over Rs 8,700 crore in April on concerns over a tweak in India's tax treaty with Mauritius and a sustained rise in US bond yields. Before that, FPIs made a net investment of Rs 35,098 crore in March and Rs 1,539 crore in February, while they took out Rs 25,743 crore in January, data with the depositories showed. Going ahead, election results, which will be out on June 4, could determine FPIs flows into Indian equities in the near future. In the medium term, US interest rates will exert more influence on FPI flows, Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said. According to the data, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) made a net withdrawal of Rs 25,586 crore from equities in May. The relatively high valuations and weak earnings, .

FIIs turn bearish ahead of June 1 exit poll outcome; index shorts at 87.13%

FIIs index futures long-short ratio plummeted to 0.15 on May 03, as against 0.98 a day earlier in the F&O segment. In cash market, net monthly sales rose to Rs 43,800 cr, the highest since June 2022.

FPI inflow may hit $2 billion a week if BJP wins elections 2024: Nomura

On the other hand, if BJP fails to win the elections, Nomura expects outflows from the forex channel to be over $30 billion in a couple of weeks.

Why are DIIs buying heavily ahead of Lok Sabha elections? Analysts weigh in

Between January and May 28, DIIs have purchased shares worth Rs 1.97 trillion. In May alone, DIIs bought shares worth Rs 44,952.16 crore

Foreigners boost India's corporate debt buying before bond index inclusion

Indian government bonds are set to be included in the JPMorgan Emerging Market local currency debt index from June 28

Foreign investors eye Indian long-term bonds as JPMorgan inclusion nears

Along with direct purchases, foreign investors have leaned on derivative proxies to gain exposure to Indian bonds

LS polls 2024: Foreign investors most short on India stocks since 2012

Modi is still widely expected to secure a third successive five-year term with the leader having predicted that his Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies will win more than 400 of the 543 seats

Disappointment in Lok Sabha poll outcome will be short-lived: Pradeep Gupta

The Indian markets appear to be expensive, on an absolute basis, with 1-year forward valuation at 20 times. The overall risk/reward ratio, thus, seem unfavourable on a historical basis, Gupta said

Global investors sell Unilever India stock as sales growth falters

The decline in Hindustan Unilever shares this year has helped improve its multiples. The stock is currently trading at 46 times its forward earnings, below its five-year average of about 54 times

Foreign funds avoid real estate; invest only $11 mn in Jan-Mar: Vestian

Institutional investments in real estate declined 55 per cent annually in January-March this year to USD 552 million as cautious foreign investors stayed away, pumping in only USD 11 mn, according to Vestian. The real estate sector had attracted USD 1,238.3 million (USD 1.23 billion) in the January-March period of 2023 calendar year, as per the report, which was released on Saturday. The latest data by global property consultant Vestian showed that the institutional inflow from foreign funds in the country's real estate plunged 99 per cent to just USD 11 million in the first quarter of 2024 from USD 791.4 million in the year-ago period. Domestic investors pumped in USD 541.1 million in the Indian real estate in January-March 2025, up 21 per cent from 446.9 million in the year-ago period. Vestian CEO Shrinivas Rao, said, "Domestic investors are bullish about India's growth story, and continue to pour in investments in the real estate sector. On the other hand, foreign investors are

Tamil Nadu to pitch itself aggressively as manufacturing site for Tesla

Tesla's Chief Executive Officer is set to visit India and meet with PM Modi, who's seeking a third term in office in federal elections starting later this month

FPIs invest over Rs 38K cr in equities in Mar so far amid positive outlook

FPIs have shown a significant resurgence in their investment activity within the Indian equity markets this month, injecting over Rs 38,000 crore, mainly driven by favourable shifts in the global economic scenario and strong domestic macroeconomic outlook. The investment came following a modest investment of Rs 1,539 crore in February and a massive outflow of Rs 25,743 crore in January, data with the depositories snowed. With this, foreign portfolio investors' (FPIs) investment has turned positive to the tune of Rs 13,893 crore in equities so far in 2024 and Rs 55,480 crore in the debt market. Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director at Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Research India, highlighted that FPIs have become significant buyers in March. The improved global economic conditions and positive Indian macroeconomic scenario have driven FPIs to invest in high growth-oriented markets like India. Additionally, the recent market correction has provided a buying ...

77% of investment in Indian real estate in 2019-23 by foreigners: Report

Global investors have 'consistently infused' average of $4 bn annually in the last five years, it says