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Benchmarks extend losses for third session in a row; Sensex down 636.24 pts

On Tuesday, FPIs were net sellers to the tune of ₹2,854 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought shares worth ₹5,908 crore

Stretch marks on rally: Mkt has legs, trading volume still finding its feet

April's uptick signals a market stirring, with FPIs putting a spring in its step

FPIs turn net buyers, inject Rs 8,500 crore in holiday-shortened week

Foreign investors have infused nearly Rs 8,500 crore in the country's equity markets last week, after a phase of heavy outflows earlier in the month, supported by renewed investor confidence, resilient domestic economy and relative insulation from global trade disruptions. During the holiday-truncated week ended April 18, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) made a net investment of Rs 8,472 crore in equities. This includes withdrawal of Rs 2,352 crore on April 15, but investment of Rs 10,824 crore in the following two days, data with the depositories showed. While the recent uptick in FPI activity signals a potential shift in sentiment, the sustainability of these flows will hinge on the evolving trajectory of global macroeconomic conditions, stability in the US trade policy, and the continued strength of India's domestic growth outlook, Himanshu Srivastava, Associate director - Manager Research, Morningstar Investment, said. During the week, trading took place on just three days fr

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Foreign Portfolio Investors increased their holding in the bank by nearly 5 percentage points to 29.5% in March 2025 quarter from 24.7% at the end of December 2024 quarter.

FPIs withdraw Rs 31,575 crore from equities in April on US tariff jitters

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 31,575 crore from the country's equity markets so far this month, in the wake of turbulence emanating from sweeping tariffs imposed by the US on most nations, including India. This came following a net investment of Rs 30,927 crore in the six trading sessions from March 21 to March 28. This infusion helped reduce the overall outflow for March to Rs 3,973 crore, according to data from the depositories. Compared to previous months, this marks a notable improvement. In February, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) took out Rs 34,574 crore, while in January, the outflow was even higher at Rs 78,027 crore. This shift in investor sentiment highlighted the volatility and evolving dynamics in global financial markets. According to the data, FPIs pulled out Rs 31,575 crore from Indian equities between April 1 and April 11. With this, the total outflow by FPIs has reached Rs 1.48 lakh crore so far in 2025. "The turbulence in global stock markets following

Sebi eases FPIs' disclosure norms; doubles assets threshold to Rs 50,000 cr

Easing the disclosure norms for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday doubled the asset threshold to Rs 50,000 crore for making granular beneficial ownership disclosures. The decision has been taken amid an increase in the market size. Cash equity markets' trading volumes have more than doubled between FY 2022-23 and FY 2024-25. Accordingly, it has been decided to increase the threshold under size criteria from Rs 25,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular. Now, FPIs (individually or as an investor group), holding more than Rs 50,000 crore of equity AUM in Indian markets are required to disclose details of all entities holding any ownership, economic interest, or control, on a full look through basis. The new framework will come into force with immediate effect, Sebi added. Last month, the board of Sebi approved a proposal in this regard. In August 2023, Sebi had directed FPIs, who were

Sebi to set up panel to review conflict of interest of top officials

Regulator doubles threshold for FPI disclosures; unveils several initiatives to simplify regulatory processes

Earnings growth, reversal in FPI flows crucial to mkt recovery: Bhandwaldar

Valuations are now more palatable compared to where they were 6-12 months ago, Shridatta Bhandwaldar, head of equities, Canara Robeco asset management company (AMC) said

FPIs pull out Rs 24,753 crore from equities in first week of March

Foreign investors continue to pull back money from the Indian equity market, withdrawing Rs 24,753 crore (about USD 2.8 billion) in the first week of March amid escalating global trade tensions and lacklustre corporate earnings. This came following an outflow of Rs 34,574 crore from equities in February and Rs 78,027 crore in January. The total outflow by FPIs has reached Rs 1.37 lakh crore in 2025 so far, data with the depositories showed. According to the data with the depositories, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) offloaded shares worth Rs 24,753 crore from Indian equities this month (till March 7). This also marks the 13th consecutive week of net outflows. Since December 13, 2024, FPIs have offloaded equity shares to the tune of USD 17.1 billion. The sustained selling by overseas investors is chiefly due to a combination of global and domestic factors. A major catalyst continues to be the escalation in global trade tensions, which significantly weigh on investor sentiment.

Sebi slaps Rs 50 lakh fine on three FPIs for flouting market norms

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Monday slapped penalties totalling Rs 50 lakh on three foreign portfolio investors for exceeding the prescribed limits on short-term investments in debt securities. In three separate orders, the regulator slapped a fine of Rs 20 lakh each on Nexpact Ltd and AIRD Investment Commercial LLC, while it imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Aviator Global Investment Fund. The orders came after Sebi had carried out inspections of the custodian, Orbis Financial Corporation, for FY22. The regulator observed that investments made by Aviator Global Investment Fund, Nexpact Ltd and AIRD Investment Commercial LLC were not in line with the permissible limits (related to residual maturity) for investment in debt securities applicable for FPIs as on March 31, 2022. Thereafter, Sebi carried out an examination from April 2018 to November 2023 to assess the compliance of the three entities with respect to the provisions of FPI (Foreign Portfolio Investors) rules as well

FPIs withdraw Rs 21,272 cr from equities in Feb; outflow nears Rs 1 trn

The exodus of FPIs from the Indian equity markets continues as they pulled out Rs 21,272 crore in the first two weeks of this month, driven by global tensions after the US imposed tariffs on imports. This came following a net outflow of Rs 78,027 crore in January. With these, the total outflow by FPIs has reached Rs 99,299 crore -- near Rs 1 lakh crore -- in 2025 so far, data with the depositories showed. Going forward, V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, believes that reversal of FPI strategy will happen when the dollar index moves down. According to the data, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) offloaded shares worth Rs 21,272 crore from Indian equities so far this month (till February 14). Market concerns heightened as US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and announced plans for reciprocal tariffs on several countries, Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director-Manager Research, Morningstar Investment ...

Budget 2025: Some FPIs may dash for the exit before 12.5% tax lands

Experts foresee a case to liquidate investments ahead of tax hike

FPIs withdraw Rs 22,194 cr in Jan amid weak earnings outlook, rising dollar

Foreign investors have withdrawn Rs 22,194 crore from Indian equities this month, driven by expectations of a weak earnings season, a steady rise in the US dollar, and concerns over tariff war during Donald Trump's presidency. This came following an investment of Rs 15,446 crore in the month of December, data with the depositories showed. Foreign investors have scaled back their investments in Indian equities significantly amid global and domestic headwinds. "This exodus of foreign money from the Indian markets could be attributed to multitude of factors, such as expectation of yet another weak earning season, concerns over the tariff war under Trump's presidency, slowdown in GDP growth, still high inflation numbers and uncertainty over the commencement of the interest cut in India," Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director, Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research India, said. Additionally, record low level of Indian rupee, surge in US bond yields coupled with rich valuati

Green shoots: FPIs back in droves in Dec, fuelling equity and debt rally

November's decline in FAR securities inflows was influenced by the rise in US yields, the dollar's strengthening, and the "Trump trade"

RBI, Sebi unveil rules for converting excess investment by FPIs into FDI

FPIs will need to seek government approval before reclassification in applicable cases

FPI outflows in October less intense than March 2020, shows data

FPI outflows of Rs 58,632 crore in March 2020 were over 2 per cent of their AUC and 0.4 per cent of the India's mcap back then

FPI selling tops $10 billion so far in October amid a shift to China

If trend holds, this will be first monthly outflows of over $10 bn

FPIs hike exposure to Indian metals and mining companies, shows data

FPI shareholding in state-owned Nalco and Coal India has risen 54 bps each, while that in Hindustan Copper has jumped 130 bps

FPI selling pulls indices down for 3rd straight day; Sensex falls 495 pts

At Rs 71,441 cr, outflows worst-ever for a calendar month

FPIs' holdings in Indian securities surpass $1 trillion for the first time

FPIs' equity holdings currently account for 16.4 per cent of India's total market capitalisation, down from 20.1 per cent in December 2020