Foreign Portfolio Investors

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The Sensex closed at 69,928 after touching a high of 70,057.83 gaining 102.93 points or 0.15 per cent while Nifty-50 closed at 20,997.10 up 27.70 points or 0.13 per cent after hitting intra-day high of 21026.10. (PTI)

Sensex hits 70K-mark, Nifty touches 21K-level

At market close BSE’s market capitalisation also stood at a new all time high of over Rs 351.09 lakh crore

12 Dec 2023 1:48 AM

In spite of a correction of around 17 per cent from the peak in Sesnex and Nifty, the FPIs continue to sell since market sentiments have been impacted globally by the uncertainty triggered by the war and the surge in crude, said V. K. Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist, Geojit Financial Services. — Representational image/DC

FPIs sell Rs 1-L cr equities in 2022

Depreciation of the rupee to an all-time low versus US dollar seems to be another factor that has accelerated selling by foreign investors

09 Mar 2022 9:53 AM

US Fed's plan to raise interest rates led to heavy selling by the foreign portfolio investors. On Friday too FPIs were net sellers by Rs 5,045.34 crore while the domestic institutions were net buyers by Rs 3358.67 crore. — Representational image/DC

Worst Fortnight For Market As FPIs change tack

The market has fallen in seven out of the last eight sessions. Sensex and Nifty-50 closed flat on Friday after a volatile session

29 Jan 2022 8:44 AM

The top Sensex gainers included index heavy weight Reliance Industries, which closed at Rs 2388.25, gaining 4.12 per cent. RIL’s market cap crossed Rs 15 lakh crore for the first time. — Twitter

Sensex crosses 58000 on multiple positive cues

The rise was witnessed across market cap sizes and sectors, though the uptick in mid-caps and small-caps was a bit muted

04 Sep 2021 8:01 AM

Sebi said that entities providing capital and debt market services will continue to remain operational during the nationwide lockdown. (PTI Photo)

Capital, debt market service providers to remain operational during lockdown: SEBI

This order will continue to remain in force for two weeks starting 4 May, the regulator said

04 May 2020 2:10 PM

FPIs pull out record Rs 1.1 lakh cr in March . (Photo- PTI)

Covid-19 mayhem: FPIs pull out record Rs 1.1 lakh cr in March

This is the highest withdrawal ever since the FPI data has been made available by the National Securities Depository Ltd

05 Apr 2020 3:16 PM

Coronavirus mayhem: FPIs pull out over Rs 1 lakh crore in March so far

The latest withdrawal by FPIs came after six months of net buying in the domestic capital markets since September 2019

22 Mar 2020 2:56 PM

Foreign portfolio investors have maintained a positive view on the Indian equity market so far in 2020, with net investments worth Rs 10,200 crore in January so far.

FPIs put in over Rs10,000 crore in January

NSDL data shows FPIs invested Rs 10,200 crore in equity as on Jan. 18, 2020.

20 Jan 2020 1:47 AM

Of the total investments made till the end of November, Rs 52,749 crore was invested in equities, Rs 16,238 crore in debt and Rs 683 crore in derivatives segments. (Photo: Representational)

Investments via P-notes decline to Rs 69,670 cr at Nov-end

The total value of investments via P-notes in the Indian markets declined by Rs 7,103 crore to Rs 69,670 at Nov-end.

20 Dec 2019 1:18 PM

FPIs invested Rs 1,424.6 crore on a net basis in the debt segment, resulting in a total net outflow of Rs 244.2 crore in December so far. (Photo: Representational)

FPIs turn net sellers in share markets in Dec amid weak macro data

According to the depositories data, foreign investors pulled out a net sum of Rs 1,668.8 crore from equities.

08 Dec 2019 11:20 AM

Experts and industry feel low inflation provides enough headroom for the RBI to further lower the policy rate, especially when festive season has just started.

RBI likely to cut policy rate on Friday to boost economy

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has already hinted further monetary policy easing while space for fiscal space is limited.

03 Oct 2019 5:50 PM

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has already hinted that the benign inflation provides room for further monetary policy easing while space for fiscal space is limited. (Photo: File | AFP)

RBI begins policy review meet; rate cut on cards to boost economy

The six-member MPC is scheduled to announce the fourth bi-monthly monetary policy for 2019-20 on Friday, October 4.

01 Oct 2019 5:19 PM

Besides, Sebi has broad-based the classification for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and simplified their registration process.

Sebi relaxes FPI norms; allows off-market transfer of securities

The new FPI regulations would come into force with immediate effect, the Sebi said in a notification issued on Monday.

25 Sep 2019 8:14 PM

The market surged on Friday after the corporate tax rate cut was announced by the government, driving the market higher by 5 per cent taking the Nifty closer to 11300 and Sensex to above 38000.

More upside could be in store

According to experts, the tax cut decision will drive the market in the short run.

23 Sep 2019 12:55 AM

The Sensex posted its biggest single-day jump in over a decade at 1,921 points on Friday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a surprise cut in corporate tax rates. (Photo: File | PTI)

Markets may take a breather after massive gains; sentiment to remain upbeat: Analysts

Markets will witness a revival as the newly announced fiscal measures will give a relief from slowdown fears

22 Sep 2019 1:03 PM

FPI outflows which have sustained after the budget are likely to reverse after the new big bang announcements by the Finance Minister said V K Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Financial Services. (Photo: Representational)

FPIs withdraw Rs 4,193 cr from capital markets in Sept so far

The Centre on Friday slashed corporate tax rates by around 10 pc and said enhanced tax surcharge will not to apply on capital gains.

22 Sep 2019 12:02 PM

The market breadth was negative with 1790 stocks were in the red, while 722 shares gained. The BSE Small-Cap index fell 1.15 per cent, while Mid-Cap index fell 1.48 per cent.

Negative candle points to more weakness

The Sensex fell 470.41 points or 1.29 per cent to 36,093.47, while Nifty lost 135.85 points or 1.25 per cent to 10,704.

20 Sep 2019 2:35 AM

Other losers in the Sensex pack included Tata Steel, Maruti, SBI, RIL, Tech Mahindra, ONGC, Vedanta, Bajaj Finance, Hero MotoCorp and TCS, falling up to 3.66 per cent. (Photo: File)

Sensex tanks 470 points; Yes Bank plunges 15 per cent

According to experts, stock-specific sell-off in index heavyweights dragged key indices lower.

19 Sep 2019 4:18 PM

The government announced a slew of measures in three dosages which include a special window for real estate, export incentives, bank consolidation and sops for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the automobile sector.

Govt mulling another booster dose to reinvigorate economy

The blue print for the stimulus is ready that would be announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in the next few days, an official said.

17 Sep 2019 6:39 PM

According to the latest depositories data, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) withdrew a net amount of Rs 2,031.02 crore from equities but put in Rs 3,872.19 crore in the debt segment during September 3-13, translating into a total net inflow of Rs 1,841.17 crore into the capital markets. (Photo: File | PTI)

FPIs turn net buyers, infuse Rs 1,841 cr in first half of September

The latest inflows have been triggered by improving investor sentiment on the back of easing US China trade war.

15 Sep 2019 1:24 PM

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