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FPI participation in Indian equity-derivative markets rising: SMC Global

Foreign portfolio investors' participation in the Indian equity and derivative markets is increasing on a daily basis while new Indian investors from tier-3 and tier-4 cities are set to create a significant influence in the domestic markets, says an industry expert. "FPIs are banking on steady returns on their investments which is backed by the country's projected steady economic growth in the years ahead, we are expecting participation from new Indian traders to contribute significantly to the multi-fold increase in trading volume over the next five years, said Ajay Garg, Director and CEO of Delhi-headquartered SMC Global Securities Ltd. There is a lot of foreign interest in the Indian market, especially FPIs participating in high frequency and medium frequency trading, he said, adding that SMC was currently serving around 60 investment-loaded FPIs and more have lined up to become members of the group. Garg said that SMC is working on capturing more FPI business, given that the ...

FPI participation in Indian equity-derivative markets rising: SMC Global
Updated On : 11 Dec 2024 | 5:33 PM IST

Markets gain for 5th day on FPI buying; IT, financial stocks lead rally

After gaining as much as 1.6 per cent from the previous day's close, the Sensex slipped into negative territory, only to recover sharply once again

Markets gain for 5th day on FPI buying; IT, financial stocks lead rally
Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 11:05 PM IST
Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 11:41 PM IST

FPIs inject Rs 27,856 cr in equities in Sept on US rate cut expectations

Foreign investors have infused Rs 27,856 crore in domestic equities in the first fortnight this month, owing to the resilience of the Indian market and growing optimism around the potential interest rate cut in the US. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have been consistently buying equities since June. Before that, they pulled out Rs 34,252 crore in April-May. With the focus shifting to the US Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates in its upcoming FOMC meeting next week, its outcome will likely play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of future FPIs investments in Indian equities, Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director- Manager Research, Morningstar Investment Research India, said. According to the data with the depositories, FPIs put in a net investment of Rs 27,856 crore into equities this month (till September 13). With this, FPIs' investment in equities reached Rs 70,737 crore so far this year. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services

FPIs inject Rs 27,856 cr in equities in Sept on US rate cut expectations
Updated On : 15 Sep 2024 | 11:47 PM IST

Markets set for a boost as exit polls predict landslide win for NDA

Sensex, Nifty seen gaining up to 2%; Bearish FPI positioning could lead to short covering

Markets set for a boost as exit polls predict landslide win for NDA
Updated On : 02 Jun 2024 | 10:34 PM IST

Why did FPIs sell FMCG, IT stocks in April? Here's all you need to know

Apart from the bond yields and geopolitical crisis, another trigger for FPI selling was the tweak in India's tax treaty with Mauritius, which would now impose higher scrutiny on investments

Why did FPIs sell FMCG, IT stocks in April? Here's all you need to know
Updated On : 23 Apr 2024 | 10:49 AM IST

Cautious FPIs take out Rs 3,776 cr in Feb due to spike in US bond yields

Foreign investors adopted a cautious approach offloading Indian equities worth close to Rs 3,776 crore so far this month owing to a spike in the US bond yields and uncertainty over the interest rate environment in the domestic as well as the global front. In contrast, they are bullish on the debt market and injected Rs 16,560 crore in during the period under review, data with the depositories showed. ' According to the data, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulled out a net sum of Rs 3,776 crore from the Indian equities this month (till February 16). This came following a net withdrawal of Rs 25,743 crore in January. With this, the total outflow for this year has reached Rs 29,519 crore. "The spike in US bond yields triggered by the higher-than-expected consumer price inflation led to sustained selling by FPIs," V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services, said. Also, the latest selling could be attributed to the uncertainty surrounding the interest r

Cautious FPIs take out Rs 3,776 cr in Feb due to spike in US bond yields
Updated On : 18 Feb 2024 | 3:31 PM IST

FPI allocation to financial stocks declines below 30%, shows data

The selling comes on the back of third quarter (3QFY24) earnings missed by HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Axis Bank. FPIs also pulled out over Rs 2,000 crore amid earnings miss by Hindustan Unilever

FPI allocation to financial stocks declines below 30%, shows data
Updated On : 06 Feb 2024 | 11:42 PM IST

HDFC Bank's ADR premium shrinks to nearly zero as FPIs turn bearish

Analysts scale back earnings growth estimates for the private sector lender

HDFC Bank's ADR premium shrinks to nearly zero as FPIs turn bearish
Updated On : 18 Jan 2024 | 10:51 PM IST

Adani Group stocks rally up to 20%, add Rs 1 trn in market capitalisation

The 11 listed group companies added over Rs 1 trillion in market capitalisation to Rs 11.3 trillion. This was the biggest single-day jump in the group's market cap since April 11

Adani Group stocks rally up to 20%, add Rs 1 trn in market capitalisation
Updated On : 28 Nov 2023 | 10:42 PM IST

Financial stocks feel the pinch of RBI loan stance; Sensex falls 188 points

Sensex, Nifty decline intraday but finish with gains for a third week in a row

Financial stocks feel the pinch of RBI loan stance; Sensex falls 188 points
Updated On : 17 Nov 2023 | 11:42 PM IST

Canada ranking slips a notch on top FPI source list amid rising tensions

But Canada-domiciled FPIs' AUC in India rose 1% month-on-month to Rs 1.8 trillion in Sep

Canada ranking slips a notch on top FPI source list amid rising tensions
Updated On : 17 Oct 2023 | 10:20 PM IST

Stricter disclosure norms for FPIs will come into effect from Nov 1: Sebi

Granular data required for 50% single group exposure; Rs 25,000 cr AUM

Stricter disclosure norms for FPIs will come into effect from Nov 1: Sebi
Updated On : 24 Aug 2023 | 10:40 PM IST

Sebi tightens disclosure requirements for FPIs, reduces IPO timeline

The move will help free up capital early and encourage more investors to participate

Sebi tightens disclosure requirements for FPIs, reduces IPO timeline
Updated On : 28 Jun 2023 | 10:22 PM IST

Financials see highest FPI flows despite turmoil in US banking sector

Strong flows into domestic banks even as their developed world counterparts reeled under pressure was underpinned by improved outlook

Financials see highest FPI flows despite turmoil in US banking sector
Updated On : 09 May 2023 | 6:01 PM IST

Top Headlines: Adani acquires Ambuja Cements, Sebi panel on FPIs, and more

From Gautam Adani winning the race for Ambuja Cement to Sebi forming expert panel on FPIs, here are the top headlines on Monday

Top Headlines: Adani acquires Ambuja Cements, Sebi panel on FPIs, and more
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 7:09 AM IST

Sebi tweaks operational guidelines for FPIs, depository participants

The new guidelines will be applicable from May 9, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a circular on Friday

Sebi tweaks operational guidelines for FPIs, depository participants
Updated On : 30 Apr 2022 | 5:23 PM IST

Custodians flag concerns to Sebi on monitoring foreign holdings in DRs

Confidentiality, difficulty in differentiating an account as client or non-client are some of the issues raised

Custodians flag concerns to Sebi on monitoring foreign holdings in DRs
Updated On : 23 Apr 2021 | 11:44 PM IST

Sebi extends easier processing norms for FPI registrations, citing lockdown

Regulator, earlier this year, allowed custodians to furnish scanned documents instead of originals for FPI registrations

Sebi extends easier processing norms for FPI registrations, citing lockdown
Updated On : 01 Sep 2020 | 2:30 AM IST

Extend easier FPI compliance norms by three months, custodians tell Sebi

Sebi had allowed custodians to furnish scanned documents instead of originals for FPI registrations in the backdrop of the pandemic. The relaxation was given till June 30 and later extended to Aug 31

Extend easier FPI compliance norms by three months, custodians tell Sebi
Updated On : 29 Aug 2020 | 2:00 AM IST