$1 bn returns after foreign investors pulled out $10 bn between November and December
A surprise devaluation of the yuan by China had raised concerns over the health of world's second largest economy and triggered a massive global sell-off
The equity markets have seen healthy foreign inflow in the past six months, with some doubt now on whether the pace would be maintained
Around 27% of the 203 FIIs surveyed said they won't prefer direct access to the Indian markets over P-notes
Sharp flows come amid supportive liquidity action from US Federal Reserve and other central banks to boost economy
Listed companies have seen a decline in promoter and foreign portfolio investor (FPI) holdings during 2015-16