India's external sector outlook remains broadly manageable but faces rising risks from geopolitical developments in West Asia that could push up crude oil prices and widen the current account deficit (CAD), according to a recent research note by Yes Bank. The report noted that India recorded
India-US trade deal is expected to provide a significant boost to Indian equities, with foreign portfolio investor (FPI) equity outflows likely to reverse and several key sectors poised to benefit, noted a report by Antique Stock Broking.
The continued fall of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar is mainly driven by persistent capital outflows, with upcoming developments such as the Union Budget and news related to US tariffs emerging as key factors to watch, currency experts said as the Rupee slipped close to the 92 lev
After remaining broadly stagnant at around USD 71 billion in FY23 and FY24, gross FDI inflows rose by 13% to USD 81 billion in FY25. However, a substantial rise in profit repatriation and outflows significantly weighed on net FDI inflows, which fell to just USD 10 billion in FY24 and further
Foreign portfolio investors from the United States and several European countries have continued to raise their investments in Indian equities. In contrast, investors from Singapore, Mauritius, and the UK accounted for the largest outflows during CY25, according to a report by ICICI Securiti
The Sensex was down 604.72 points or 0.72% at 83,576.24, while the Nifty was down 193.55 points or 0.75% at 25,683.30. Among the sector, PSU Banks, Oil & Gas, IT, PSE, and Metals remained strong footed, while weakness was seen in Realty, Private Banks, Financial Services, FMCG, and Consumer
Selling pressure continued to hang over domestic equity markets in the opening session on Friday as benchmark indices opened in the red, weighed down by persistent 500 per cent US tariff threats on countries importing Russian crude and record foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows.
Indian stock benchmarks settled in the red for the fourth consecutive session on Thursday, weighed down by persistent weak sentiment among investors due to US tariffs and foreign investment outflows.
Indian equity benchmarks opened lower on Thursday as negative sentiment weighed on markets amid fresh threats of 500 per cent tariffs from the United States, continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) outflows and rising geopolitical tensions.
Capital flows could also turn more favourable. Potential inclusion of Indian government bonds in global bond indices, stabilisation in corporate earnings, and the likelihood of renewed FPI equity inflows may ease pressure on the rupee.
Domestic benchmark equity indices opened on a subdued note on Tuesday, with market sentiment remaining cautious amid a lack of positive triggers. Experts expect markets to stay range-bound with a negative bias, driven by FPI outflows, monthly index expiry and mixed global cues.
The domestic benchmark equity indices opened lower on Friday, signalling the absence of a traditional Santa rally in the Indian markets amid weak momentum and continued foreign fund outflows.