Since the West Asia conflict began on 28 Feb, FPIs have sold ₹74,795.57 crore in shares through 17 March—an average ₹6,799.59 crore a day over 11 sessions, exceeding the pace seen in October 2024’s record outflows. Source
After the budget classified tax on buybacks as capital gains, some relief for buybacks may help return excess capital in a few mature companies, which can then be recycled into newer capital-intensive opportunities, said Krishnan. Some consumer staples, even though they have higher price-to-sales ratios, are generating significant cash flows and could be a better…
The BSE Sensex closed the week 0.9% higher at 82,269.78 on Friday, while the Nifty50 advanced 1.1% to 25,320.65. Yet, despite the weekly rebound, the benchmarks ended January in the red. The Nifty50 lost 2.4% during the month, while the BSE Sensex shed 2.8%, marking their weakest monthly showing since February 2025, when the markets…
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…
The rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at a record low of 90.97 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as strong dollar demand from metal importers and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiment. Forex traders said rising geopolitical uncertainties, including renewed US expansionary signals, have increased risk aversion and kept emerging market currencies…
The Indian rupee started the new year on a negative note, as the currency depreciated against the US dollar in trade on Thursday, January 01, amid foreign fund outflows. Forex traders noted that the rupee has begun 2026 facing a mix of headwinds and supports. While global uncertainty remains, India’s solid macroeconomic fundamentals and healthy…
Stock Market Outlook 2026: A lot was seen in the stock market this year 2025. Foreign institutional investors stayed away from the Indian market, many concerns emerged regarding trade tariffs, due to which the market remained volatile. However, there was support from the market regulator and the Reserve Bank of India gave the gift of…
The weakening of the Indian rupee has strengthened the case for global equity investing. And the argument is two-fold: A globally diversified portfolio not only improves the potential for better long-term returns in rupee terms but also helps safeguard purchasing power over time. Indian equities have delivered competitive and sometimes superior returns than their US…
