Sensex, Nifty open higher despite FPI outflows and war concerns

March 18, 2026 2:59 PM

Sensex, Nifty open higher despite FPI outflows and war concerns

India’s benchmark equity indices opened higher on Wednesday, showing resilience despite continued foreign investor outflows and geopolitical uncertainty stemming from the war in West Asia. The Nifty 50 rose 51.75 points, or 0.22 per cent, to open at 23,632.90, while the Sensex gained 296.71 points, or 0.39 per cent, to start the session at 76,367.55. Ajay Bagga, banking and market expert, said, “Indian markets have been resilient over the last two days, bouncing back from extreme pessimism...

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses amid sustained FPI outflows

December 30, 2025 9:52 AM

Sensex, Nifty post mild losses amid sustained FPI outflows

Indian benchmark indices traded in the red in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by negative global cues, a tech sell-off on Wall Street, and continued selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). Around 9.30 am, the Sensex was down 115 points, or 0.14 per cent, at 84,579, while the Nifty slipped 30 points, or 0.12 per cent, to 25,911. Broader market indices moved in line with the benchmarks, with the Nifty Midcap 100 declining 0.03 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 losing 0.08 per cent....

Indian markets to stabilise by Q4 2025 end, FPI flows expected to turn positive: report

February 25, 2025 11:00 PM

Indian markets to stabilise by Q4 2025 end, FPI flows expected to turn positive: report

The Indian stock markets are likely to remain volatile in the near term but are expected to stabilise towards the end of Q4 of the calendar year 2025, as domestic consumption is on the cusp of revival and normal monsoons could provide a significant boost, a report said on Tuesday. The impact of various government initiatives and favourable monsoons is expected to start reflecting in improved consumer demand by Q2 2026, according to the 'India Strategy Report' by PL Capital-Prabhudas Lilladher. ...

AIF investments in India at Rs 4.49 lakh crore in H1 FY25, real estate dominates: report

December 2, 2024 3:36 PM

AIF investments in India at Rs 4.49 lakh crore in H1 FY25, real estate dominates: report

India attracted approximately Rs 4.5 lakh crore in Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) during the first half (H1) of the 2024-25 financial year, driven by strong economic growth among large economies. According to the latest SEBI data compiled by ANAROCK Research, of the total Rs 4,49,384 crore in AIF investments made across various sectors till H1 FY2025, real estate held the largest share at 17%, totaling nearly Rs 75,468 crore. Other sectors benefiting from AIF investments include IT/ITeS (...

FPIs sold over Rs 25,000 Cr in Indian stocks in May, turning net sellers second month

June 2, 2024 4:05 PM

FPIs sold over Rs 25,000 Cr in Indian stocks in May, turning net sellers second month

The selling spree in Indian stock markets by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) turned aggressive in May, standing at Rs 25,586 crore as the month ended. The consistent offloading of money from Indian stocks is partly attributable to a strong US dollar, sticky inflation particularly in the food segment, and poll outcome-related anxieties. However, in the past few sessions, they seemed to have slowed down on selling, expecting a strong performance in the indices. Both Nifty and Sensex also touc...

Foreign portfolio investors turn net sellers in Indian stocks in April

May 1, 2024 11:37 AM

Foreign portfolio investors turn net sellers in Indian stocks in April

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) offloaded Indian stocks in April, following two consecutive months of being net buyers. The ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, coupled with the strength of US bond yields, likely pushed investors to withdraw funds from their portfolios. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who continued to remain net buyers for the third month until a fortnight ago, have cumulatively sold stocks worth Rs 8,671 crore, the latest data from National Securities Deposit...