Cumulative net short positions held by FPIs in index futures such as Nifty and Bank Nifty rose to 226,327 contracts on Thursday, up from 124,368 on 27 February, a day before hostilities began, according to exchange data. That means FPIs have added 101,959 more short contracts, costing about ₹19,974.9 crore in two weeks, according to…
It seems that early 2026 has brought many challenges to the Indian stock market, similar to the previous year, forcing the key benchmark indices to navigate through rough terrain. Investors had hoped for better performance from the Indian stock market in the first quarter of 2026 amid expectations of a recovery in earnings. However, concerns…
On Wednesday, foreign institutional investors (FIIs/FPIs) once again made purchases in the Indian stock market. According to NSE data, on Wednesday, foreign investors made net purchases of Rs 2991.64 crore, while domestic investors made net purchases of Rs 5,118.57 crore during this period. According to provisional data of the exchange, during the trading session, FIIs…
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), once a formidable force on Dalal Street, have seen their clout diminish against the backdrop of the massive selling over the last two years. At the same time, domestic institutions and retail investors have stepped in to absorb the flows. According to a recent mint analysis, the ownership of FPIs in…
It appears that overseas investors have altered their bearish stance on the Indian stock market, turning net buyers in February after three consecutive months of selling through January. This shift appears to have been boosted by the interim trade deal between India and the US, even as the December quarter performance has offered mixed results…
In a bid to cushion the blow following the steep hike in the securities transaction tax (STT) for the futures and options (F&O) market, the Indian government also unveiled a proposal that tweaks the way goods and services tax (GST) applies to intermediary services such as stockbroking. The Finance Bill 2026 seeks to omit clause…
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2026 speech, announced a proposal to allow foreign individuals to buy Indian stocks directly, with the individual limit raised from 5% to 10% and the aggregate cap from 10% to 24%. The budget’s increased focus on boosting NRI participation in Indian markets is both timely…
January turned out to be a turbulent period for the Indian stock market, as unfavorable global cues and mixed December-quarter earnings triggered a sharp sell-off across segments. Even the much-awaited free trade agreement between India and the European Union failed to lift investor sentiment, with the Nifty 50 recording its worst January performance in recent…
Stock market this week: The Indian stock market remained cautious and choppy throughout the week, led by renewed global trade tensions and sustained foreign investor selling. On Friday, both benchmark indices took a U-turn, slipping back into the red amid profit booking, after posting notable gains of around half a percent in the previous session….
In addition to shorting Nifty and Bank Nifty futures, FPIs have begun selling Nifty and Bank Nifty call options in the past six months to gain from a fall in the indices, exchange data shows. A sale of a call involves the seller earning a premium from a buyer. If the market falls or stays…
