FPI inflow in equity nears Rs 1 trillion in 2019, highest in six years

FPIs Invest INR. 5,001 Crore in Indian Equities So Far in August

Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have made a net investment of Rs. 5,001 crore (US$ 673.48 million) so far in August 2021 in Indian equities, according to data published by NSDL.

Foreign portfolio investors (FPI) have made a net investment of Rs. 5,001 crore (US$ 673.48 million) so far in August 2021 in Indian equities, according to data published by NSDL.

The FPIs have made a revival after a net outflow of Rs. 11,308 crore (US$ 1.5 billion) in July 2021.

With the investments in August 2021, the overall FPI investment in the equities segment in 2021 now totals at Rs. 54,037 crore (US$ 7.27 billion).

During the week which ended on Friday, the Indian stock market scaled reached new landmark, with the BSE Sensex crossing the 56,000 mark.

On Wednesday, Sensex touched an all-time high of 56,118.57 points. Though profit booking and global cues muted the market later in the truncated trading week.

“FPIs have been net buyers in Indian equities in Aug 2021 till date. FPI flows are anticipated to be volatile, given FOMC meeting minutes suggesting increased tapering likelihood.” said Mr. Shrikant Chouhan, Executive Vice President, Equity Technical Research at Kotak Securities.