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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

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

Changing course: Nifty's valuation edge erodes as US Treasury yields surge

Historically, there is a negative correlation between US 10Y treasury bond yield and Nifty 50 valuation

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

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

Will Trump's tariffs divert FII money towards Indian stock markets?

Trump Tariffs: The tariff news, analysts added, is likely to be perceived positively by both domestic and foreign portfolio investors, particularly in export-oriented sectors

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex closes 191pts lower on Friday; Nifty ends FY25 with 5% gain

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights on Friday, March 28, 2025: The Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices closed with losses of 0.32 per cent and 0.15 per cent, respectively

Mazagon, Paytm, IndusInd: These are top wealth creators, destroyers of FY25

After a period of being net buyers in the first half of the fiscal year, FIIs reversed their stance in the second half, unloading over ₹1.5 lakh crore worth of Indian equities

RBI to raise foreign individual investment cap in listed firms to 10%

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), pressured by poor earnings, high valuations and prospects of US tariffs, have pulled more than $28 billion out of Indian stocks

Markets Today: FIIs; Wall St; Trump tariffs; Active Infra, Rapid Fleet IPOs

In the previous session, Sensex ended at 78,017.19, up 32.81 points or 0.04 per cent. Nifty50 closed at 23,668.65, up 10.30 points or 0.04 per cent

Street Signs: Mkt may build on upside momentum, F&O stocks to swell to 219

FPI ownership in Indian companies has fallen to a decade low, yet their influence on domestic markets remains strong

Next 1-2 quarters' earnings key for FIIs' view of India: Akash Hariani

Forgotten asset classes like fixed income are being talked about, along with hybrid funds and offshore funds exposure from a diversification perspective

Global funds' asset under custody see second-worst plunge amid market rout

The benchmark indices -Nifty and the 30-stock Sensex - entered the 'correction' zone, falling 15.2 per cent and 14 per cent, respectively, from their September peak

I don't think it is time to start buying Indian stocks: Louis-Vincent Gave

The recent correction in Indian markets has been significant, but it's important to put it in perspective

Do foreign investors not pay capital gains tax in other countries? Not true

Capital outflows are near their highest-ever figure in India; a debate has raged over whether capital gains tax in India contributed to foreign investor outflows

Capital gains tax in India is a bad idea: Samir Arora, Helios Capital

Taxing FIIs on their gains, who face forex risks, and have no tax set-off available in their home country is a big mistake that the government is making, said Sami Arora at BS Manthan.

Equity markets' pain to worsen as economy, corporate profits slow

The slide was triggered by a sharp slowdown in profit growth in India's top companies

Volkswagen's $1.4 bn India tax dispute revives foreign investor worries

Now, Volkswagen's move on January 29 to sue India for $1.4 billion in tax that the firm called "impossibly enormous" is making foreign companies jittery

FAR securities attract Rs 75k cr foreign inflows since JP Morgan inclusion

Foreign investors had net bought Rs 14,430 crore worth of FAR securities in January

Foreign investors step up bond purchases ahead of anticipated rate cut

Portfolio managers that are underweight on Indian bonds have started rebalancing their portfolios