Foreign Investors Pour Over ₹1 Lakh Crore into Indian Debt Market in 2024
FPIs have pumped a net ₹1,02,354 crore to Indian debt instruments so far this year, data from NSDL showed. The monthly capture reflected inflows at ₹11,366 crore in August, ₹22,363 crore in July, ₹14,955 crore in June and ₹8,760 crore in May.
FPIs Divest Rs 32,684 Crore in Equities, Invest Rs 11,483 Crore in Primary Market
This may continue even if the market turns more optimistic on the back of reduced fears of a U.S. recession. According to Vipul Bhowar, Director Listed Investments at Waterfield Advisors, "Global concerns about the unwinding of the Yen carry trade, potential global recession, slowing economic growth, and ongoing geopolitical conflicts have all contributed to market volatility and a rise in risk aversion.".
FPIs Invest Approximately Rs 65,000 Crore in a Year Amid Stable Market Conditions
According to data from depositories, while FPIs invested a total of Rs 1,82,965 crore in this period, net divestment stood at Rs 1,18,141 crore.
FPIs Invest Rs 54,727 Crore Boosted by Positive Growth Projections for FY25
An economic survey released last week before the Union Budget pegged the growth rate for the country at 6.5% to 7% for 2024-25.
Sharp Rise in Japanese Bankruptcies Hits 10-Year Peak: Survey
According to Teikoku Databank of Japan, the number of bankruptcies totaled as high as 4,887 for January to June, the highest since 2014. Service industry bankruptcies were the highest, at 1,228, followed by retail and construction at 917, showing its across-industry effect.
Foreign Investors Inject Rs 44,344 Crore into Stock Markets Ahead of Union Budget
In detail, FPIs invested Rs 30,771 crore in equities and Rs 13,573 crore in debt. Their interest in investment was across sectors like automobiles, capital goods, healthcare, information technology, telecommunications, and oil and gas. Most interestingly, financial services remained an exception and has been the reason for its subdued performance in July, V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services said.
Foreign Investors Show Strong Interest in Telecom and Realty Sectors
In the realm of US bond yields, there has been notable volatility throughout this year, driven by speculations surrounding potential rate adjustments by the Federal Reserve (Fed). At the outset of the year, the market anticipated six rate cuts in 2024, leading to a gradual decline in yields. However, as the year progressed and the US labor market remained robust, market sentiment shifted to expecting only three rate cuts.
India's Dedicated Funds Experience 49th Consecutive Week of Inflows
There has been a notable resurgence in small cap funds as well, with a total inflow of $280 million over the past nine months. The majority of investments into Indian funds are from US investors ($215 million), followed by Ireland ($177 million) and Japan ($124 million) investors, according to the report.
Foreign Portfolio Investors Offload Holdings Worth Rs 29,519 Crore in Current Fiscal Year
During February up to the 16th, FPIs divested equity holdings amounting to Rs 6,112 crores through exchanges. However, investments in 'the primary market and others' mitigated the net selling figure for the same period to Rs 3,775 crores. Overall, in the year 2024, FPIs have offloaded holdings worth Rs 29,519 crores.
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