Foreign Portfolio Investor

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

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

Statsguru: FPI investments rise on India's strong growth outlook, IPO boom

Net investments by FPIs reached a five-quarter high, with a net inflow of over $11 billion as of September 26 in the July-September quarter (Q3) of calendar year (CY) 2024

FPIs inflow hit 9-month high in equities in Sept, surpasses Rs 1trn mark

Foreign investors have poured Rs 57,359 crore into Indian equities in September, making it the highest inflow in nine months, mainly driven by a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve. With this infusion, foreign portfolio investors' (FPIs) investment in equities has surpassed the Rs 1 lakh crore mark in 2024, data with the depositories showed. Going ahead, FPI inflows are likely to remain robust, driven by global interest rate easing and India's strong fundamentals. However, the RBI's decisions, particularly regarding inflation management and liquidity, will be key in sustaining this momentum, Robin Arya, smallcase Manager and founder & CEO of research analyst firm GoalFi, said. According to the data, FPIs made a net investment of Rs 57,359 crore in equities until September 27, with one trading session still left this month. This was the highest net inflow since December 2023, when FPIs had invested Rs 66,135 crore in equities. Since June, FPIs have consistently bought equities after

Weekend high: Strong FPI inflows lift benchmark equities, Indian rupee

Foreign investors bet Rs 14,064 cr, most in a day in 3 yrs; rupee posts biggest weekly gain in '24

Markets snap 3-week winning streak, fall 1.2% on weak global cues

Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth Rs 621 crore, while domestic institutions pumped in Rs 2,121 crore

As Sebi's deadline looms, FPIs seek extension to liquidate assets

Deadline to not have holdings beyond specified thresholds ends on Monday

Custodians plan to charge higher fee from foreign portfolio investors

Regulatory officials say gains from faster payout will outweigh increased costs

FPIs yanked out $1.8bn from financial stocks amid global risk off

On August 5, FPIs sold shares worth Rs 10,073 crore, marking their third-largest single-day outflow, which led to a 3 per cent drop in benchmark indices

FPIs turn net sellers; pull out Rs 21,201 crore from equities in Aug so far

Foreign investors continued their relentless selling in the Indian equity markets in August, offloading shares worth Rs 21,201 crore due to the unwinding of the yen carry trade, recession fears in the US and ongoing geopolitical conflicts. This came after an inflow of Rs 32,365 crore in July and Rs 26,565 crore in June, data with the depositories showed. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) infused funds in these two months on the expectation of sustained economic growth, continued reform measures, better-than-expected earnings season and political stability. 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. According to the data, FPIs withdrew a net amount of Rs 21,201 crore in equities so far this month (August 1-17). So far this year, FPIs invested Rs 14,364 crore in equities, data with the depositories showed. FPI outflows witnes

FPIs invest Rs 30,772 cr in equities in July so far on sustained growth

Foreign investors injected Rs 30,772 crore into Indian equities so far this month, driven by hopes of continued policy reforms, sustained economic growth and a better-than-expected earnings season. Additionally, the anticipation of a reform-oriented budget has also lifted investor sentiment, Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director - Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Research India, said. Going forward, if the recent trend of weakness in dollar and bond yields persists, FPIs are likely to continue their buying in the market, VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said. Domestic and foreign investors are keenly watching for possible tweaks in the long-term capital gains tax in the Budget to be presented on July 23, he added. According to the data with the depositories, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made a net inflow of Rs 30,772 crore in equities this month (till July 19). This came following an inflow of Rs 26,565 crore in equitie

FPIs invest Rs 15,352 cr in Indian equities during first two weeks of July

Foreign investors infused Rs 15,352 crore into Indian equities during the first half of this month, driven by the government's commitment to ongoing reforms, low US Federal rates, and strong domestic demand. The upcoming Union Budget will be one of the most watched events by foreign investors to understand the government's plans for economic growth, Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director - Manager Research at Morningstar Investment Research India, said. According to the data with the depositories, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a net inflow of Rs 15,352 crore in equities this month (till July 12). This came following an inflow of Rs 26,565 crore in equities in June on the back of 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. The latest FPIs' flow can be attribute

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

Global trends to drive markets in holiday-shortened week, say analysts

With the absence of any major immediate domestic trigger in sight, investors would focus on global trends and trading activity of foreign investors for further cues in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar trend would also guide the market. "This week is a truncated one with no major triggers expected. However, we anticipate sector-specific movements amid budget-related buzz. Key factors to watch will be progress of monsoon and institutional flows," said Santosh Meena, Head of Research, Swastika Investmart Ltd. On the global front, data from China, movement in the dollar index, and US bond yields will be crucial, he added. Equity markets will remain closed on Monday on account of Bakri Id. "This week, shortened by a holiday on Monday, will see participants looking to global markets, particularly the US, for cues in the absence of major events," Ajit Mishra SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd, said. Last week,