Page 2 - Latest Updates on FPI
Losing their footing: FPI flows stumble on trail, edge closer to precipice
From peak of Rs 22K crore, the downward slope begins
 "Losing their footing: FPI flows stumble on trail, edge closer to precipice")
Monday mayhem: US poll uncertainty roils markets, Sensex falls 942 points
Benchmark indices nosedive 2% - most in a month - before recouping half the losses; FPI selling, earnings disappointment, elevated US yields also weigh
 "Monday mayhem: US poll uncertainty roils markets, Sensex falls 942 points")
Selling pressure: Several factors are driving FPIs out of Indian markets
The ongoing US elections have been a contributory factor to FPI selling through October and November. Apart from that, some FPIs are fence-sitting for outcome of the Federal Reserve meeting this week
 "Selling pressure: Several factors are driving FPIs out of Indian markets")
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
 "FPI selling tops $10 billion so far in October amid a shift to China")
Foreign portfolio investor exodus: Financial sector bears the brunt
The velocity of the selling was so high that barely any sector was spared. However, metals and utilities still managed marginal inflows
 "Foreign portfolio investor exodus: Financial sector bears the brunt")
Domestic markets drop 1% from day's high amid sustained FPI selling
Global headwinds and FPIs outflows outweighed the positive sentiment triggered by RBI signalling rate cut in its next meeting
 "Domestic markets drop 1% from day's high amid sustained FPI selling")
FPIs squeeze markets for a sixth day; Sensex ends 639 points lower
FPIs sold shares worth nearly Rs 8,300 crore, extending their month-to-date selling to almost Rs 40,000 crore
 "FPIs squeeze markets for a sixth day; Sensex ends 639 points lower")
Sebi sets up foreign portfolio investors outreach cell for assistance
The cell is tasked with providing guidance at the pre-application stage, including documentation and compliance processes, and offering support during the onboarding phase by resolving any operational
 "Sebi sets up foreign portfolio investors outreach cell for assistance")
Sebi simplifies process of registration for certain FPI categories
In case of onboarding applicants belonging to certain categories, Sebi has proposed an abridged version of CAF having only those fields that are unique to such applicants should be used
FPIs pump over Rs 87,000 cr into domestic equities in September quarter
FPI flows had slumped in the first two quarters (March and June) of calendar 2024 after pumping Rs 53,036 crore in the December 2023 quarter
 "FPIs pump over Rs 87,000 cr into domestic equities in September quarter")
FPI investment in debt rebounds in September, FAR allocations lag
The investment in FAR securities had exceeded Rs 1 trillion on October 16, 2023
 "FPI investment in debt rebounds in September, FAR allocations lag")
Higher limit in FPIs: NRI investments in Gift City off to a slow start
Industry participants note that while there is interest from NRIs and investors, some are reluctant to provide PAN and know-your-customer (KYC) details
 "Higher limit in FPIs: NRI investments in Gift City off to a slow start")
Sebi levels playing field: FVCIs subject to same governance norms as FPIs
Mandates disclosure of beneficial ownership, allocates registration and monitoring responsibility to DDPs
 "Sebi levels playing field: FVCIs subject to same governance norms as FPIs")
As Sebi's deadline looms, FPIs seek extension to liquidate assets
Deadline to not have holdings beyond specified thresholds ends on Monday
 "As Sebi's deadline looms, FPIs seek extension to liquidate assets")
Markets snap 3-week winning streak, fall 1.2% on weak global cues
FPIs sold shares worth Rs 621 crore, while domestic institutional investors pumped Rs 2,121 crore into the market
 "Markets snap 3-week winning streak, fall 1.2% on weak global cues")
Custodians plan to charge higher fee from foreign portfolio investors
Regulatory officials say gains from faster payout will outweigh increased costs
 "Custodians plan to charge higher fee from foreign portfolio investors")
DIIs step up buying in equity markets in August as FPI flows soften
DII flows have remained positive for 13 consecutive months now. The last time they were net sellers was in June 2023
 "DIIs step up buying in equity markets in August as FPI flows soften")
Fema tweaks on the cards to allow FPIs to seamlessly access FDI route
This move comes in response to several requests from foreign investors seeking to simplify the reporting requirements they currently face when exceeding the 10 per cent threshold
 "Fema tweaks on the cards to allow FPIs to seamlessly access FDI route")
Common practices to use FPI structures for India exposure, say experts
Custodians say investment in Adani-linked offshore fund could be a case of bad luck
 "Common practices to use FPI structures for India exposure, say experts")
FPI buying in Indian IT rises to highest since 2022 in July, shows data
Prior to this, the IT sector was divided into software, services and hardware technology
