Foreign Portfolio Investors

Tuhin Kanta Pandey reasoned that India has 'strong' macroeconomic fundamentals and the funds will certainly be there where the growth is

Mauritius-based FPIs get tax relief as tribunal rules mutual fund units are not shares

This verdict will also positively impact FPIs based out of jurisdictions such as Singapore which have similarly worded tax treaties with India

FPI investment in G-sec topped Rs 3 lakh crore: Here are the factors

According to the Clearing Corporation of India’s (CCIL) data, FPI investment in G-sec under FAR route increased to Rs 3.01 lakh crore in this week, as compared to Rs 2.99 lakh crore last week.

FPIs net sell shares worth Rs 3,366 crores, DIIs net buy Rs 3,186 on August 1

For the year so far, FIIs have been net sellers of equities worth Rs 1.66 lakh crore and DIIs were net buyers worth Rs 4.11 lakh crore.

ITAT ruling provides respite to off-shore debt funds in India

The Delhi bench of the tribunal held that all kinds of debentures, including CCDs and OCDs, are eligible for concessional tax rate of 5% against the treaty rate of 15%

Foreign investors pull out over Rs 2,700 crore from Indian bonds as RBI rate cut narrows spread

The spread between India and US bonds stands at 187 bps, which is one of the lowest. Usually, when the spread narrows, foreign investors pull back funds from emerging economies and park it in less risker destinations.

RBI relaxes norms for FPI investment in corporate debt securities via General Route

The withdrawal was with a view to providing greater ease of investment to FPIs.

I-T dept sends notices to Mauritius-based foreign portfolio investors: Report

More than half a dozen Mauritius-based FPIs have received notices from the tax department for their tax residency certificates, the newspaper said citing sources

Three reasons why Indian bond yield hits 3-year lows and why it points at more rate cuts

The yield on government securities, especially the 10-year benchmark bond, has been witnessing a reduction since the start of this month. Data indicates that it has eased 15 bps so far in March.

Sebi’s relaxation of FPI disclosure rules likely to drive inflows but also increase market volatility

Sebi has doubled the threshold for granular beneficial ownership disclosures from Rs 25,000 crore to Rs 50,000 crore, a move expected to boost P-note issuances and attract offshore capital. While this may enhance liquidity, analysts warn that increased speculative trading could lead to heightened volatility

Foreign funds may be stuck with tax credits with little use as they sell Indian shares

The recent FPI sell off in the market has resulted in incidence of significant capital gains in India, experts say

High demand from FPIs, insurance companies pull G-sec yields down 38 bps

Indian bond yields may fall further on anticipation of rate cut in the February monetary policy review, experts say

Emerging India Focus Funds pays Rs 64.35 lakh to settle allegations of FPI, intermediaries norms violations

In an order dated November 18, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said that the entity settled the adjudication proceedings without admitting or denying the findings of facts and conclusions of law.

New foreign funds are queuing up for India licence despite FPI sell-off

67 new FPIs came into India in October even though FPIs dumped shares worth Rs 94,017 crore during the month

Sebi's FPI Disclosure Rules: Large FPIs fully compliant, investors with concentrated holdings on shopping spree, say sources

In August 2023, Sebi mandated additional disclosures for certain FPIs; as the deadline of September 9 nears, FPIs hurry to be in compliance by buying additional securities, according to sources

FPIs in breach of August 2023 SEBI circular face uncertainty over licences as September 9 deadline looms

The funds in question had over Rs 25,000 crore as total assets under management in India and did not disclose details on ultimate beneficial owners by the February 28 deadline. SEBI has proposed easing the rules but is yet to issue a final circular.

Net FPI flows across equity and debt hit a record high of Rs 3.39 lakh in FY24: Sebi

Foreign portfolio investors consistently remained buyers of Indian equities throughout the year, except for three months of selling in September 2023, October 2023, and January 2024, said the Sebi Annual Report released on August 9

FPI fund flows to see a turnaround in second half of 2024; interest high in consumption theme: Jefferies

The turnaround will happen as there is better clarity on government policy post the Union Budget, according to the brokerage's analysts.

FPIs based in IFSCs can soon have 100% contribution from NRI, OCI or resident Indians

The market regulator's Board met on April 30 and approved a regulatory framework to provide more flexibility for increased contribution by NRIs, OCIs and RI Individuals in these FPIs

RBI keeps FPIs investment limit in G-sec unchanged at 6% of outstanding stocks for FY25

Further, the aggregate limit of the notional amount of Credit Default Swaps sold by FPIs shall be 5 per cent of the outstanding stock of corporate bonds, RBI said.

No more tax relief for FPIs in Mauritius after tax treaty revision

Although the agreement between India and Mauritius was signed on March 7, the amendment was made public for the first time on Wednesday

Sebi issues circular to exempt certain FPIs from additional disclosure framework

FPIs who has concentrated holdings in one corporate group may be exempted if the apex company of the group has no identifiable promoter and other conditions are met.

SEBI issues framework to dispose of securities frozen with FPIs whose registration has expired

The market regulator made the announcement after meeting with its Board on March 15

Cheer for foreign portfolio investors as SEBI relaxes material-change disclosure timelines

Currently, FPIs must disclose to their DDP, material changes to information provided earlier, within seven working days

SEBI exempts certain FPIs from additional disclosure framework

The market regulator made this announcement after meeting with its Board on March 15