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JPMorgan India unit to argue that any regulatory breach was technical

JPMorgan's Mauritius unit is likely to seek clarification from Sebi over alleged market manipulation, while avoiding an immediate appeal against the regulator's order

JPMorgan India unit to argue that any regulatory breach was technical
Updated On : 24 Aug 2026 | 10:43 PM IST

Sebi bets on trading reforms to reverse outflow of foreign capital

The proposed changes include lower collateral requirements in cash equities and measures to encourage longer-dated derivatives as foreign ownership hits a 17-year low

Sebi bets on trading reforms to reverse outflow of foreign capital
Updated On : 20 Aug 2026 | 8:57 AM IST

Inflows over $52 bn, RBI opts to shut FCNR(B) tap ahead of schedule

Forex booster gambit to end Aug 31, a month ahead of schedule

Inflows over $52 bn, RBI opts to shut FCNR(B) tap ahead of schedule
Updated On : 14 Aug 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Foreign inflows unlikely to lift rupee significantly in coming months

Foreign investors turned ‌net buyers of Indian equities in July for the first time in 5 months, while the RBI's measures to attract foreign exchange, announced in June, have drawn more than $40 bn

Foreign inflows unlikely to lift rupee significantly in coming months
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 10:34 AM IST

Govt to push Tax Amendment Bill for global bond funds amid Parliament din

The administration plans to table the Income Tax Amendment Bill in the lower house of Parliament as early as next week to replace the ordinance notified early June

Govt to push Tax Amendment Bill for global bond funds amid Parliament din
Updated On : 29 Jul 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

FPI inflows into FAR bonds fall 74% in July as crude, index delay weigh

Foreign investors slowed purchases of FAR government securities after a record June as higher crude oil prices and uncertainty over Bloomberg index inclusion hit sentiment

FPI inflows into FAR bonds fall 74% in July as crude, index delay weigh
Updated On : 28 Jul 2026 | 10:18 PM IST

Foreign investors pare India rate-hike bets, fuel record 5-yr swaps trading

Turnover in the five-year swap, a key gauge of policy rate expectations, jumped to a record ₹25300 crore ($2.65 billion) on Wednesday, breaking past ₹23,600 crore notional contracts clocked on Tuesday

Foreign investors pare India rate-hike bets, fuel record 5-yr swaps trading
Updated On : 08 Jul 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

Sebi weighs shift to rupee-denominated fees from US dollars for FPIs, FVCIs

Other operational changes to common application form, custodian fee also in discussion

Sebi weighs shift to rupee-denominated fees from US dollars for FPIs, FVCIs
Updated On : 03 Jul 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

Why foreign investors are dumping Indian financial stocks | Share market news

Foreign investors have pulled out over ₹1.26 lakh crore from the financial sector this year, accounting for 44% of all FII selling across Indian markets. Higher US bond yields, a stronger dollar

Icon YoutubeWhy foreign investors are dumping Indian financial stocks | Share market news
Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 7:18 PM IST

Foreign buying of Indian sovereign bonds hits record after tax relief

The surge follows the government's June 5 decision to cut taxes on capital gains and interest income on bonds, removing one of the last barriers for global funds investing in India's sovereign debt

Foreign buying of Indian sovereign bonds hits record after tax relief
Updated On : 01 Jul 2026 | 9:22 AM IST

IIFCL plans $1 billion loan, in talks for $400 million ADB funding

IIFCL is the latest company to tap into the foreign lending market after the Reserve Bank of India introduced a series of measures to boost dollar inflows and support the rupee

IIFCL plans $1 billion loan, in talks for $400 million ADB funding
Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

Global bond funds flock to India after tax relief measures, aiding rupee

Overseas investors have stepped up purchases of Indian govt bonds after Centre scrapped taxes on debt investments and relaxed ownership limits, improving market's appeal and supporting capital inflows

Global bond funds flock to India after tax relief measures, aiding rupee
Updated On : 29 Jun 2026 | 11:32 AM IST

Pictet, Neuberger to boost India bond exposure after policy reforms

Global fund managers are turning more positive on India, citing improved policy flexibility and stronger differentiation from other emerging bond markets

Pictet, Neuberger to boost India bond exposure after policy reforms
Updated On : 18 Jun 2026 | 8:55 AM IST

RBI allows banks to open repatriable rupee accounts for overseas investors

Move operationalises Centre's decision to expand direct equity investment access beyond NRIs and OCIs

RBI allows banks to open repatriable rupee accounts for overseas investors
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 11:23 PM IST

LTCG scrapped for FIIs: Why India just made government bonds tax-free for foreign investors

Why has India made government bonds virtually tax-free for foreign investors? In this video, we explain the Centre's latest tax amendment that removes taxes on interest income

Icon YoutubeLTCG scrapped for FIIs: Why India just made government bonds tax-free for foreign investors
Updated On : 15 Jun 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

India's bond inflows hit one-year high after RBI's steps to support rupee

Global funds bought ₹4,490 crore ($469 million) worth of index-eligible bonds on Friday, the most since June 30, 2025, when the government scrapped taxes on overseas investment in govt securities

India's bond inflows hit one-year high after RBI's steps to support rupee
Updated On : 08 Jun 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

Govt exempts foreign investors from capital gains tax on G-Sec investments

Foreign investors are ‌subject to a 12.5% LTCG gains ‌tax on listed shares and ‌bonds held for more than 12 months, ‌and a ​20% withholding ​tax on interest earned from govt bonds

Govt exempts foreign investors from capital gains tax on G-Sec investments
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 11:07 AM IST

Overseas investors pivot to short India debt ahead of policy turn

Overseas investors overall bought bonds worth ₹22,100 crore in January-February, while in March, they sold a record ₹17,700 crore, before turning buyers in April-May

Overseas investors pivot to short India debt ahead of policy turn
Updated On : 05 Jun 2026 | 9:05 AM IST

India most attractive global market over 4-5-year horizon: Ridham Desai

India's economy has improved over the past two quarters, but compared to markets like the US, Korea, Taiwan and even Japan, growth still looks less compelling

India most attractive global market over 4-5-year horizon: Ridham Desai
Updated On : 02 Jun 2026 | 6:00 AM IST

Retail investors double down on equities amid West Asia conflict

In April alone, they snapped up shares worth ₹19,664 cr, recording their biggest buy since Oct '24

Retail investors double down on equities amid West Asia conflict
Updated On : 28 May 2026 | 10:12 PM IST