Page 9 - Latest Updates on FPI
Easier bond market rules for FPI cheer public-sector bank stocks
Bond yields could slip, easing mark-to-market provisioning pain for banks; housing finance companies can access foreign borrowings
 "Easier bond market rules for FPI cheer public-sector bank stocks")
Private bank route for foreign portfolio investors may be non-starter
Seems unlikely to elicit significant interest from investors after Sebi's decision to keep NRIs out
 "Private bank route for foreign portfolio investors may be non-starter")
FPIs pull out $1 bn from Indian markets in Feb in wake of global sell-off
This is against the total inflow of over Rs 137.8 billion by foreign portfolio investors in January, the latest data with depositories showed
 "FPIs pull out $1 bn from Indian markets in Feb in wake of global sell-off")
Bonus issues may land FPIs in tax tangle
New tax treaties, GAAR don't provide for grandfathering of shares acquired through this route
 "Bonus issues may land FPIs in tax tangle")
Hike likely in FPI limit for corporate bonds
RBI may increase FPI in the corporate bond market by around $2 billion
 "Hike likely in FPI limit for corporate bonds")
FPI net equity outflows at Rs 3,000 cr in September first week
Net outflow by FPIs follows a withdrawal of Rs 12,770 cr from stock market in Aug
 "FPI net equity outflows at Rs 3,000 cr in September first week")
FPI ownership in Indian equities hits a life-time high
They own 27.5% in top 75 listed firms; investments bounce back after falling two straight quarters
 "FPI ownership in Indian equities hits a life-time high")
FPI derivative positions dwindle
After news Sebi curbs, some worry on liquidity getting hit in the short term
 "FPI derivative positions dwindle")
FPI inflows at $23-bn in H1-2017
FPIs had invested about Rs 7,600 crore in the first half of 2016
 "FPI inflows at $23-bn in H1-2017")
FPI count grows marginally in 4 years
However, investments by foreign portfolio investors surged in value terms
 "FPI count grows marginally in 4 years")
Despite mid-cap rally, FPIs bond with blue chips
Lower liquidity in smaller cos makes it expensive for foreign investors to buy or exit them
FPI net inflows at Rs 49k cr in FY'17; debt takes back seat
Foreign Portfolio Investors purchased stocks worth about Rs 56,123 crore in 2016-17
 "FPI net inflows at Rs 49k cr in FY'17; debt takes back seat")
FPI inflows at record Rs 57,000 cr in March on reforms buzz
The BJP formed government in four of the five states that went to polls recently
 "FPI inflows at record Rs 57,000 cr in March on reforms buzz")
FPI inflows at $6 bn in March on hopes of more reforms, BJP victory in UP
The inflows follow a net investment of Rs 15,862 crore in equity and debt last month
BJP Poll win gives wing to FPI money, kitty at $3.4 bn in March
Investors believe govt will continue with its bold reformist policies following a huge win in UP
FPIs nervous on doubts over Dutch tax pact
France, Netherlands and Sweden offer capital gains exemption on sale of equity shares
With clarity on taxation, FPIs' net inflow at Rs 14,600 cr in Feb
The net inflow may increase further as two trading sessions are still left in this month
2,500 new FPIs register with Sebi in Apr-Dec
About 2,900 FPIs had received approval from Sebi last financial year
FPI outflows at Rs 5,100 cr in January
FPI outflow followed withdrawal of close to Rs 77,000 crore on net basis from equity and debts
FPI outflows hit $6 billion in Nov on cash turmoil, global jitters
This year so far, FPIs invested a net sum of Rs 28,742 crore in stocks while they pulled out Rs 24,710 crore from debt market
