FPIs press exit button, take out Rs 2,500 cr in June

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 11:14

Foreign investors pulled out a little over Rs 2,500 crore from Indian stock markets this month, mainly on account of better returns from Asian peers and uncertainty over Greek debt crisis.

Finance Ministry favours FII investment limit for bonds in rupee terms

Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2015, 20:22

The Finance Ministry is in favour of fixing FII investment limit for government bonds in rupee terms instead of dollar as it would provide more headroom for investments by foreign investors.

Foreign investors dump shares worth Rs 3,300 crore in June

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 11:21

However, in debt markets, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) invested Rs 1,500 crore in the country's during the same period.

Saudi Arabia opens $585 billion stock market to foreign investors

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 15:59

Saudi Arabia's stock market, valued at USD 585 billion, opened up to direct foreign investment for the first time Monday, as the kingdom seeks an economic boost amid low global oil prices.

FPIs outflow touches Rs 4,700-cr in June

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 12:56

The debt market has seen steeper outflows than equities.

'Robust FII inflows look difficult; focus on increasing FDI'

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 11:27

To overcome such a situation, the industry body has suggested "a major offensive" to attract foreign direct investment (FDI), especially in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.

Equity market may be volatile for few months: Deutsche Bank

Last Updated: Sunday, June 7, 2015, 12:42

The market direction will also be determined by the ebb and flow of macro data from the US, which will impact the market's assessment of the onset, pace and quantum of the Federal Bank's lift-off on interest rates, it said.

BSE to auction investment limits for Rs 654-cr govt bonds

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 13:08

Leading exchange BSE will auction Monday investment limits for foreign investors to buy government debt securities worth Rs 654 crore.

Slump in stock markets not a trend; economy recovering: Jaitley

Last Updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015, 19:41

Unfazed by the three day slump in stock markets on fears of drought, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said the slide does not indicate a trend as economy is on a recovery path.

Govt eases rules for share transfer between foreign players

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 18:37

Foreign investors will no longer have to seek the government's permission to transfer shares to another overseas player in sectors where FDI is allowed under automatic route.

Shah Committee on MAT invites suggestions from stakeholders

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 20:42

The high-level Justice A P Shah committee on levy of MAT on foreign investors has invited suggestions and representations from all stakeholders, including industry associations.