FPIs dump ₹94,017 crore in Indian equities; outflow hits record-high in October on high market valuations

FPIs dump ₹94,017 crore in Indian equities; outflow hits record-high in October on high market valuations

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) extended their robust selling streak in the Indian market, with the sell-off hitting a record high in October amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and cheaper valuations in the Chinese stock market. The FPI outflows recorded in October were the highest ever in a single month in Indian markets. Notably, this comes ahead … Read more

Week Ahead: Q2 Results, FII outflows, F&O expiry, global cues among key market triggers for Nifty 50, Sensex

Week Ahead: Q2 Results, FII outflows, F&O expiry, global cues among key market triggers for Nifty 50, Sensex

The Indian stock market was thrown into the deep end and wrought with several challenges throughout October as bears tightened their grip on D-Street amid weak global cues and rising volatility. The battles compelled the frontline indices to enter the bear market just a few days ahead of Diwali’24 and the onset of Samvat 2081. … Read more

Week Ahead: RBI Policy, Q2 Results, Israel-Iran war, FII flow, global cues among key market triggers for Nifty, Sensex

Week Ahead: RBI Policy, Q2 Results, Israel-Iran war, FII flow, global cues among key market triggers for Nifty, Sensex

The Indian stock market began October on a disastrous note, with Dalal Street witnessing carnage due to across-the-board selling pressure on weak global cues. The domestic indices experienced a sharp downturn, breaking its three-week winning streak. The significant decline has been attributed to a combination of fundamental challenges, which prompted short-term profit-taking. In the second … Read more

Week Ahead: FOMC minutes, macro data, Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, FII activity among key market triggers this week

Week Ahead: FOMC minutes, macro data, Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, FII activity among key market triggers this week

Indian stock markets rebounded by the end of last week after caution due to the Hindenburg-Adani row and poor factory output data slid the indices into a consolidation phase. Week ahead, investors will eye upcoming domestic and global macroeconomic data, US Federal minutes of the meeting, Fed chief’s Jackson Hole speech, foreign fund inflow, crude oil … Read more

Week Ahead: RBI Policy, Q1 Results, Israel-Iran conflict, global cues among key market triggers this week

Week Ahead: RBI Policy, Q1 Results, Israel-Iran conflict, global cues among key market triggers this week

The Indian equity market exhibited volatility over the past week, ultimately closing marginally lower amid mixed signals. After a subdued start, the Nifty 50 index remained range-bound for most of the week, showing signs of fatigue. Selective buying in key heavyweights across sectors kept the sentiment positive. In the first week of August, investors will … Read more

FPI inflows poised to surge after a modest H1 2024; June sees strong recovery

FPI inflows poised to surge after a modest H1 2024; June sees strong recovery

After a strong 2023, foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows into Indian equities were relatively modest in the first half of 2024, amounting to ₹3,201 crore. This follows a substantial inflow of over ₹17,000 crore in the previous year. Despite the market’s bullish trend and multiple new highs, FPIs remained cautious due to uncertainty surrounding the … Read more

Week Ahead: US Fed chair speech, Q4 results, FII activity, global cues among key market triggers next week

Week Ahead: US Fed chair speech, Q4 results, FII activity, global cues among key market triggers next week

In the fourth week of May, investors will keenly eye the ongoing the January-March quarter results for fiscal 2023-24 (Q4FY24), voter turnout, domestic and global macroeconomic data, foreign fund outflows, crude oil prices, and global cues. Domestic equity benchmarks traded firmly, drawing strength from lower levels as investors aligned with the broader bullish market outlook. … Read more

Week Ahead: Q4 Results, US Fed Policy, Auto sales, global cues among key market triggers this week

Week Ahead: Q4 Results, US Fed Policy, Auto sales, global cues among key market triggers this week

Indian stock markets rebounded after two weeks of profit-taking and gained over a per cent. The week kicked off on an upbeat note, buoyed by positive cues from the global markets. However, volatility ensued as the week progressed, with the markets grappling with uncertainties surrounding mixed earnings.  A sharp surge on Thursday further eased concerns … Read more

Week Ahead: Q4 Results, Iran-Israel conflict, global cues among key market triggers this week

Week Ahead: Q4 Results, Iran-Israel conflict, global cues among key market triggers this week

Domestic markets edged lower amid excessive volatility and lost over one and a half per cent, tracking feeble global cues. The tone was negative from the beginning, which further deteriorated with a decline in world indices however rebound on Friday trimmed some losses.  Benchmark indices Nifty 50 and Sensex, settled at 22,147 and 73,088.33 levels … Read more