FIIs bought stocks worth Rs 1,500 crore in February. Will the buying momentum sustain?
Despite high US bond yields, FIIs invested Rs 1,539 crore in February. Market impact is low. Mutual funds, HNIs, and retail investors dominate. FIIs may sell but not aggressively. Debt investment by FIIs is increasing. DIIs and derivative rollover data show interesting trends. Key Points
Economic TimesDIIs' ownership of Indian companies may soon overtake FII holdings
Foreign holdings in NSE-listed companies was at 18.19% as of December 2023 down from 19.66% in December 2018 or 19.36% as of December 2013. FIIs holding hit a peak of 21.21% in December 2020. Key Points
Economic TimesBy opening $1 billion purse, FIIs turn net buyers in November after 2 months
NSDL data shows that FIIs have bought Indian stocks worth about $1 billion last month in which Nifty ended 5.6% higher. The buying by FIIs, DIIs as well as ever-bullish retail investors have led to an increase in the total market capitalisation of all BSE-listed stocks to $4 trillion and catapulted the index to all-time high levels Key Points
Economic TimesNifty has firepower to skyrocket to new highs. Here’s why
Foreign Institutional Investors have made net investments of over Rs 90,000 crore in the last four months in India. The buying continues as Indias strong growth potential, commendable financial results, and political and macro-economic stability make it an attractive investment opportunity. Key Points
Economic TimesThe FII-EM affair: It’s complicated
Among other factors, recovery in China post lifting of covid lockdowns has been underwhelming and slower-than-anticipated. This is said to have played a role for FIIs while reallocating funds. Key Points
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Rs 1,000 crore a day! Why FIIs are buying Indian stocks non-stop
On the derivative side, FIIs have covered shorts in the April series after their net short positions touched an all-time high a month ago. Insiders bet that the FII short-covering could continue to Nifty and touch at least the 18,200 mark, where the index may start to look relatively expensive. Key Points
Economic TimesFIIs lap up financial stocks worth Rs 5,500 crore but are MFs booking profit?
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have spent around 40% of their Rs 13,000 crore investment in Indian equities in June on financial stocks, but banks and other financial shares have failed to perform over the past month, indicating domestic investors and mutual funds are selling off holdings to generate profits. Analysts suggest domestic investors are investing in smaller banks and non-banking financial companies, adding the financial sector is sufficiently diverse to support such investment. HSBC recently described India's financial sector as an investment destination for the current decade. Key Points
Economic TimesNifty @ record high: Foreign investors pour in nearly $3 billion on Dalal Street this week
FII strategy is focussed more on country-specific factors rather than sectoral prospects within a country. Thats why they adopted the ‘Sell India, Buy China strategy in Jan and February. During these 2 months, FIIs sold financial services for Rs 15,744 crores. Now, pursuing the ‘Sell China, Buy India strategy, the same FIIs have bought stocks in financial services for Rs 19,229 crores in June alone and this buying trend continues,Vijayakumar said. Key Points
Economic TimesFIIs reverse bearish stance, long position rises to 34%; exercise caution but stick to 18300 target on Nifty
FIIs reverse their trend in April, with 34% of their index futures positions being longs. Across participants, FIIs’ long position have risen to 14.9%. Key Points
Financialexpress$2.7 bn in 14 days! FII buying on Dalal Street longest in 3 years: Nilesh Shah
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) were net buyers of Indian equities for 14 straight days, the longest streak in 3 years. This positive trend is likely due to several factors, including the Reserve Bank of India's decision to pause rate hikes, the March quarter earnings of companies not bringing any big shocks to Dalal Street investors, and the US Federal Reserve's indication of a likely pause in interest rates. However, experts caution that the Fed's indications of a possible recession could impact FII flows Key Points
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Market likely to experience sharp FII inflows by end of ‘23 and beginning of ‘24: GV Giri
Inflation may be tamed and come under control towards the end of the year, according to GV Giri, President of IIFL Securities. The expectation of a weakened US economy with possible rate cuts could weaken the dollar and lead to money coming back to the market in late 2021 or early 2022. Giri predicts a slowdown and potential outflow of funds from the market for the next 6-8 months, with a possible earnings recession globally and in India. Key Points
Economic TimesFIIs make lowest single-day selling in six sessions in Indian equities. What to expect in Friday's trading?
FIIs who have been net sellers since March 9th in Indian market, made their lowest single-day selling in six trading sessions..DIIs have continued to offset the impact of losses from FIIs selling. Key Points
mintFII holding in HDFC Bank drops further in Q2, investment headroom increases by 170 bps
“More selling by FIIs is needed in the next few quarters before MSCI incorporates the merged entity shares with a factor of one, compared to the 0.5 currently used,” said Abhilash Pagaria, Head - Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research. Key Points
Economic TimesWith FII ownership at 26-quarter low, can Mukesh Ambani’s RIL get its mojo back soon?
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sold shares of Reliance Industries for six consecutive quarters, causing their holding to hit a 26-quarter low in March. During the quarter, FIIs sold RIL shares worth INR 17,613 crore, a five-fold increase from the previous quarter, according to data from Prime Database. As of March-end, FIIs held 22.49% stake, compared to 25.66% the year before. In contrast, domestic investors have continued to buy shares, with mutual funds reaching an all-time high of 6.34% stake in the March quarter. The weakness of RIL's oil-to-chemicals business was a major reason for the underperformance of the stock. Key Points
Economic TimesMarkets climb in early trade on continuous foreign fund inflow
Benchmark indices extended their winning run on May 9, in the morning, helped by continuous buying from foreign institutional investors and on signs that recession fears in the U.S. are easing. Key Points
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Smallcap stock screener: FIIs, mutual funds consistently buying these 9 counters
The trend of smallcaps and midcaps outperforming largecaps continues into the new year. A screener reveals 9 smallcap stocks with consistent buying from mutual funds and FIIs in the last four quarters of 2023. Notably, Electronics Mart India, Ion Exchange (India), Bharat Bijlee, Prism Johnson, Procter & Gamble Health, Five-Star Business Finance, Carborundum Universal, BASF India, and Hindware Home Innovation have all seen increased institutional investor interest. These stocks have shown significant growth over the past year and are expected to benefit from various factors, including strong demand and industry tailwinds. Key Points
Economic TimesIT stocks at inflection point? Both FIIs, mutual funds up stake in Q3
FIIs and mutual funds increase their shareholding in IT stocks as growth momentum may bottom out, leading to a return to growth in CY24. MF holding in Tech Mahindra rises to 14.24% in Q4. FIIs and MFs raise stake in Wipro. FIIs show faith in HCL Technologies and LTI Mindtree. MFs pare stake in Infosys, while FII ownership increases. TCS sees no change in shareholding. BNP Paribas says revenue and margin of top IT companies exceed expectations. Companies' guidance and positive tilt indicate a recovery. Nifty IT index rallies in November, December, and January. BNP Paribas picks Infosys, TCS, and HCL Tech as preferred picks. Key Points
Economic TimesFIIs sold Rs 6,900 crore worth shares in 5 sectors in August. Are bulls showing signs of fatigue?
Financial services saw the maximum selling by FIIs after witnessing buying for four straight months. FIIs sold shares worth Rs 2,821 crore in this sector in the first half of August, according to data released by NSDL. Key Points
Economic TimesRs 9,000 crore sell-off! Infosys, Tech Mahindra on top of FII hate list in Q1
The June quarter shareholding pattern data shows that FIIs pared their stake in Infosys by another 165 bps to 33.44%. In the case of Tech Mahindra, which will report its Q1 results on Wednesday, FII holding went down by 118 bps to 25.69%. Key Points
Economic TimesFIIs continues to buy Indian stocks for 3rd day in row, but inflow slows to ₹212 crore; DIIs turn net sellers
FIIs buying slowed on Thursday after the RBI maintained a status quo. However, DIIs turned net sellers in Indian equities. Both Sensex and Nifty 50 ended in the red dragged by auto, banking, IT, and healthcare stocks. Key Points
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FII tracker: Rs 20,000 crore just flew into banks & other 5 sectors
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have invested over ₹20,000 crore ($3.1bn) into Indian stocks in the first two weeks of May. Figures from NSDL reveal that financial stocks were the most popular picks for investors, who contributed ₹8,382 crore. Automobiles ranked second, with investments of ₹4,705 crore. Within emerging markets, India is most attractive to investors at present, receiving the most capital in May 2018. Analysts believe that while the global backdrop remains favourable to investors, concerns continue to exist over selling by domestic funds, with concerns that mutual funds may take a position on raising cash. Key Points
Economic TimesMining multibaggers! 10 stocks chased by FIIs in FY23 rally up to 300%
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have been steadily increasing their stakes in over 110 Indian stocks for the past four quarters. ACE Equity data shows that the top 10 of these investments have delivered returns of up to 300% in the past year. One of the most successful investments for FIIs in India is in Axita Cotton, which has rewarded the investors' conviction with a 305% return in the last 12 months. However, not all FII picks have been successful in the near term. As of writing, analysts expect the worst of FII outflow to be over. Key Points
Economic TimesRs 2.53 lakh crore bonanza! Record DII buying a saving grace for D-Street in FY23
Meanwhile, foreign institutional investors were net sellers of Indian equities for the second consecutive financial year. They net sold shares worth Rs 40,413 crore this fiscal. Key Points
Economic TimesSensex zooms 750 points on last day of FY23: Top 5 factors behind the rally
Nifty valuations are now reasonable and this has prompted FIIs to turn buyers in the last two days. The market is oversold and this can lead to short-covering and a tactical rally in the near-term, said Dr. V K Vijayakumar of Geojit Financial Services. Key Points
Economic TimesBillions of FII dollars may chase Indian stocks in election season. Here’s why
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have historically shown positive flows during election season. This year, FIIs have already invested $3 billion in March. The Indian stock market remains resilient due to the government's proactiveness and positive economic indicators. Key Points
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Sensex crashes 700 points: 6 factors behind the selloff today
Sensex, Nifty fell today as IT and banking stocks dragged the market down. Tech Mahindra reported disappointing quarterly numbers, leading to a 6% drop in its shares and impacting other IT stocks in the indices. HDFC Bank's weak Q3 earnings also contributed to the market decline. Additionally, rising bond yields in the US and high valuations were key factors affecting the market. FIIs continued to sell Indian shares, and traders were cautious ahead of the monthly derivative expiry. Key Points
Economic TimesRotate partly from small to largecaps before FIIs descend on India: Saurabh Mukherjea
“So the trips that were being planned for say June-July, have been preponed to December and the FIIs from all over the world descend upon India over the next month or so. In fact, over the next two weeks or so as they load up on India. So there is a preponement of roughly six months in their purchasing. It happily coincides with the top global interest rate cycle.” Key Points
Economic TimesWednesday trade: FIIs pull out ₹1271 cr from equities, DIIs offset losses with ₹1,824 cr buying
Sensex closed at 57,555.90 down by 344.29 points or 0.59%. Nifty 50 tumbled by 71.15 points or 0.42% to end at 16,972.15. In terms of sectoral indices, banking stocks continued to witness a bearish tone. BSE Bankex dipped by nearly 383 points, while Bank Nifty shed nearly 360 points. Key Points
mintThese 9 stocks were ditched by big bulls of Dalal Street in FY24; what should investors do?
Several smallcap stocks were dumped by big bulls, resulting in negative returns for many. Stocks like Automobile Axles, Tarsons Products, TCNS Clothing, and VIP Industries experienced double-digit falls. However, Shaily Engineering Plastics defied the trend and delivered multibagger returns. Key Points
Economic TimesETMarkets Smart Talk: India in a sweet spot; we expect higher allocations from FIIs in 2024: Alok Agarwal
FIIs expected to increase allocations in India due to clear growth visibility. Budget 2024 may focus on capex, indigenisation, and manufacturing. Defence, railways, power, capital goods, and real estate likely to be in focus. Pharma sector seeing a rally due to stable pricing environment and expectations of favourable generic pricing in 2024. Investors should focus on remaining invested and sticking to planned asset allocation. Key Points
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Sensex, Nifty end lower as dull earnings offset upbeat US CPI data
While the markets closed lower on Thursday, the benchmark Nifty 50 has added over 1% so far this week, gaining 5.5% since March 31, 2023. Key Points
India TodayFIIs dumped Rs 7K-crore worth Paytm shares before RBI ban. Look, what else they sold
According to a report by PRIME Database, Paytm shares worth Rs 7,441 crore were offloaded by foreign investors in the December quarter, making it the top sell by FIIs in the quarter gone by. Their holding value in Paytm's parent company, One97 Communications, dropped to Rs 25,706 crore from Rs 33,148 crore at the end of the third quarter. Key Points
Economic TimesIt's raining dollars on Dalal Street but which stocks are FIIs buying?
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have spent nearly Rs 44,000 crore on Indian stocks since March, with more than a third of that amount used to purchase banks and other financial stocks, according to NSDL data. On the other hand, IT remained on the top of FII sell list in May but the selling intensity reduced to Rs 891 crore against Rs 4,908 crore in April. The Nifty IT index, however, gained 5.8% last month. Key Points
Economic TimesFIIs make big bang buying of nearly ₹12,771 cr in 1 day; large deals in Adani stocks
As per NSE data, FIIs buying value was at ₹20,596.11 crore, while they sold ₹7,825.30 crore --- registering an inflow of a breath-taking ₹12,770.81 crore in Indian equities on Thursday..Adani Group's flagship company Adani Enterprises along with Adani Transmission, Adani Green Energy, and Adani Ports have witnessed massive bulk deals. Key Points
mintFIIs, mutual funds find 9 smallcap stocks irresistible. Take a look!
FIIs have raised stake in Aegis Logistics from 15.03% in March 2022 to 16.4% in December 2022. Similarly, MF ownership has also gone up from 2.02% to 3.10%. In the last one year, the stock has rewarded investors with 116% return. Key Points
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Rs 4,000 crore a day! FIIs making it a December to remember for Nifty bulls
NSDL data shows that in the first 10 days of the month, FIIs invested Rs 39,260 crore on Dalal Street. And now with the US Fed hinting at 3 rate cuts in 2024, the market could once again see a flood of foreign money chasing Indian stocks in the new year. Key Points
Economic TimesTeam Ambani bought 6.1 crore shares of Jio Financial after listing
September quarter shareholding data shows the promoters have bought 6.1 crore shares. In the meantime, mutual funds have decreased their ownership from 6.27% to 4.71%. FIIs too have reduced holding to 21.58% from 26.4% at the time of listing. Key Points
Economic TimesMarkets rise but FIIs still offload equities, sold over ₹10,474 cr in 6 days
FIIs who have continued to sell since February 22nd, 2023, have cumulatively sold around ₹10,474.01 crore from Indian equities. At the same time, DIIs have consistently invested in the market for the past six days with a cumulative inflow of ₹11,698.79 crore. Key Points
mintDespite selling by Dalal Street big bulls, 4 smallcap stocks turned multibaggers in Q3
Despite selling by mutual funds and foreign investors, Allcargo Terminals, PC Jeweller, and MSTC saw significant returns in the last quarter. Allcargo Terminals' stock hit a lifetime high with 102% returns and a decrease in mutual fund holding from 1.30% to 0.55% and FII holding from 8.22% to 7.61%. PC Jeweller gave 123% returns with MFs exiting the company and FIIs reducing their holding. Key Points
Economic TimesFII selling shows no signs of abating, offload over ₹4,000 crore in Indian stocks; DIIs are net net buyers
As per the NSE data, FIIs cumulatively bought ₹9,848.55 crore of Indian equities, while they sold ₹14,272.57 crore --- resulting in an outflow of ₹4,424.02 crore on Wednesday. Key Points
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7 FII-backed penny stocks rally up to 60% in FY24. Time to watchlist them?
An analysis of institutional ownership in penny stocks, as defined by those with market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore and share price below Rs 25, shows that FIIs hold over 10% stake in a dozen such counters. Out of them, 7 have given double-digit returns in FY24 so far. Key Points
Economic TimesSmall but smart! Retail investors leave FIIs behind as ITC shares double in 2 years
Retail investors in India's ITC have cashed out while foreign institutional investors continue to buy, according to data gathered by Economic Times. In the two years to end-March 2023, FIIs — excluding those related to British American Tobacco — raised their stake in ITC by 142bps to 14.21%, while mutual fund holdings increased 33bps to 9.47%. Meanwhile, small-time retail investors reduced their stake by 35bps to 11.13% in Q1 2022 despite their numbers swelling to 28.9 lakh as the stock's rally attracted new participants. Key Points
Economic TimesPanic grips Dalal Street: 4 factors behind today’s stock market crash
Stock market today: Both benchmark indices fell as much as 2%, leading to massive losses for investors. At 12:57 pm, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 1,303.19 points at 78,420.93, while the NSE Nifty50 tanked 437.15 points to trade at 23,867.20. Key Points
India TodayRetail rebellion in these 35 smallcap stocks spark rally, defy big money
35 smallcap stocks have seen increased stake from retail investors despite MFs and FIIs reducing their stakes. This has resulted in double-digit returns since October 2023, with stocks like Inox Wind Energy and Prestige Estates Projects showing the highest gains. In many instances, it has been noticed that retail ownership has become sizeable enough to even cross institutional holding. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael-Hamas war: Sensex up 600 points. Why bulls have made peace with war
The decline in the dollar index to 105.95 and the US 10-year bond yield falling to 4.65 from the recent high of 4.88 are positive developments for equity markets. Even though FIIs continue to sell in India, the intensity of selling is coming down. More importantly. DIIs are increasing their purchases, said Dr V K Vijayakumar of Geojit Financial Services. Key Points
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Indian shares tread water as rate worries dent risk appetite
Indian benchmark Nifty (.NSEI) traded in a narrow range on Tuesday as traders held off making big bets amid continued selling by foreign investors, while domestic institutional buying offered some cushion. Key Points
ReutersDitched! FIIs dump these 17 stocks in Q1; 2 Adani cos in hit list
In as many as 541 companies, foreign investors reduced their stake in the quarter gone by, and among these, 17 companies saw sharp cuts in their holding. With the bears growling, these 17 companies corrected up to 83% so far in 2023. Key Points
Economic TimesBull market frenzy? FIIs pardon IT companies despite muted growth, weak guidance
A bulk of the investment (Rs 11,514 crore) went into financial services, which have been a favourite of all big boys of Dalal Street amid solid credit growth. However, the pace of inflow in financial stocks slowed down compared to June when FIIs invested over 19,000 crore in the sector. Capital goods continued to be in the list of top FII favourites as foreign investors spent Rs 5,633 crore in the sector. Key Points
Economic TimesFIIs winning streak continues for 5 days in row, infuses ₹2,134 crore today in Indian stocks; DIIs selling widens
FIIs continued their buying streak in Indian stocks, investing over ₹2,134 crore. However, DIIs increased their selling. Traders remain optimistic, betting on Q1 results for FY24. Key Points
mintETMarkets Smart Talk: FIIs pour $5bn in last 3 months; premium to EM peers near 10-yr average: Sahil Kapoo
Broadly the market has been in a consolidation over the last 20 months. With earnings climbing higher than valuation premium getting washed off, equity markets now appear more evenly poised than before. Key Points
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Weekly trade: FII invests ₹7,750 cr in Indian equities this week, DIIs sold ₹1,262 cr
Sensex and Nifty 50 recorded a nearly 1% jump in the current week driven by Q4 numbers, strong buying from FIIs and macroeconomic data. FIIs have been net buyers since April 26th, DIIs are performing on a mixed note. Key Points
mintMarkets end flat in volatile trade amid weak trends in global equities
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers on Monday as they bought equities worth Rs 2,123.76 crore, according to exchange data. Key Points
FinancialexpressFIIs infuse over ₹721 cr, invest for third day in row; DIIs buy ₹757 cr in Indian equities
Indian market extended its rally at the start of this week with Sensex regaining its 60,000 psychological mark and Nifty 50 inching closer to 17,800 levels. Fears of rate hikes and uncertainties in Adani Group seem to have flavoured out which led to the return of bulls in domestic equities. Key Points
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