Page 3 - Latest Updates on FPI
Top headlines: Govt to fix domestic air fares for 3 mths, says Hardeep Puri
From AAI releasing guidelines for resuming flights to WHO reporting biggest single-day jump, here are top headlines of the day
 "Top headlines: Govt to fix domestic air fares for 3 mths, says Hardeep Puri")
FPIs rush to exit India, withdraw $6.4 billion amid Covid-19 uncertainty
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) bought net assets worth $6.3 billion in three months ended December 2019
IndusInd shares fall after overseas investors breach buying limit
IndusInd Bank was added to the so-called 'red flag' list two weeks ago after FPI shareholding crossed 71 per cent
 "IndusInd shares fall after overseas investors breach buying limit")
Street signs: FPI buying buoys sentiment, IndusInd stock, and more
In the last three trading sessions, FPIs scooped shares worth more than Rs 4,000 crore, spurring a 13 per cent rally in the market
 "Street signs: FPI buying buoys sentiment, IndusInd stock, and more")
Diversified global, US and Europe funds saw biggest outflow: Cameron Brandt
Foreign portfolio investors pulled out Rs 62,000 crore from Indian equities in March
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Sebi relaxes guidelines for investment through non-FATF countries
Move to benefit investors from countries and regions like Mauritius, Cayman Islands who are eyeing Category-I licence
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Cash-starved and desperate, states borrow at steep rate in lockdown
According to the schedule, 19 states had lined up to borrow up to Rs 37,500 crore, but they managed to raise Rs 32,560 crore.
 "Cash-starved and desperate, states borrow at steep rate in lockdown")
Bond market disappointed with borrowing plan of Centre, states
Dealers say the huge supply is a concern at a time when volumes have thinned because of Covid
 "Bond market disappointed with borrowing plan of Centre, states")
FPI investment limits rise in stocks after govt decision on sectoral caps
Market players said the higher limits have potential to attract billions in overseas flows but it may not play out immediately
 "FPI investment limits rise in stocks after govt decision on sectoral caps")
Sovereign wealth fund holdings under heavy pressure as oil prices crash
The share of such funds among overall foreign holdings had risen over the last 18 months
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FPIs pull out over Rs 1 trn in March as coronavirus sparks recession fear
Experts believe foreign investors are withdrawing from riskier assets and are opting for safe heavens like dollar-denominated asset classes and gold
 "FPIs pull out over Rs 1 trn in March as coronavirus sparks recession fear")
FPIs get the jitters over Coronavirus, withdraw Rs 37,976 cr in March
Prior to this, foreign investors were net buyers for six consecutive months since September 2019
 "FPIs get the jitters over Coronavirus, withdraw Rs 37,976 cr in March")
Mauritius FPIs continue to be eligible for registration, says Sebi
Mauritius has been doing its bit to showcase its compliance with international tax norms in the past year. It includes measures, such as stepping up scrutiny of offshore fund structures.
 "Mauritius FPIs continue to be eligible for registration, says Sebi")
The math of index inclusion
The math of index inclusion flows depends mainly on the global fixed income benchmarks that could consider India eligible for inclusion; and, the scale/mode of issuance of the new "special securities"
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Participatory notes investments hit nearly 11-year low till December-end
The inflow through P-notes in December was the lowest since February 2009, when the cumulative value of such investments stood at Rs 60,948 crore.
 "Participatory notes investments hit nearly 11-year low till December-end")
Sebi comes out with common application form for FPI registration
Earlier in September, the regulator had broad-based the classification for foreign portfolio investors and simplified their registration process.
 "Sebi comes out with common application form for FPI registration")
Fund houses take differing stance on Vodafone-Idea AGR-related debt
Experts say not taking markdown can benefit savvy investors that exit exposed schemes
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FPIs begin 2020 with profit booking, withdraw Rs 2,418 cr in 1st 3 sessions
In 2019, FPIs invested a net sum of Rs 73,276.63 crore in the domestic markets (both equity and debt)
 "FPIs begin 2020 with profit booking, withdraw Rs 2,418 cr in 1st 3 sessions")
Budget 2020: Centre may announce increase in FPIs' debt limit to 10%
Existing limit for FPI investment in G-secs is 6% of the outstanding stocks of securities; govt may announce increase to 10% in Union Budget 2020
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India's weak economic data turns FPIs from net buyers to net sellers in Dec
FPIs would continue to be watchful of the domestic environment and tread cautiously
 "India's weak economic data turns FPIs from net buyers to net sellers in Dec")
