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Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) had already injected Rs 22,363 crore in July, Rs 14,955 crore in June, and Rs 8,760 crore in May. The positive trend follows a net withdrawal of Rs 10,949 crore in April, marking a stark turnaround in foreign investment sentiment towards Indian debt. Foreign Portfolio Investors have infused Rs 11,366 crore into the Indian debt market in August 2024, according to data from depositories. This surge in investment has pushed the total foreign portfolio investor inflows into the debt segment beyond Rs 1.02 lakh crore for the year so far, according to a report by PTI. The robust inflows come after a significant announcement last year that India would be included in JP Morgan's Emerging Market government bond indices. This inclusion, officially happening in June 2024, has driven foreign portfolio investors to ramp up their investments in anticipation and following the integration into global bond indices. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) had already injected Rs 22,363 crore in July, Rs 14,955 crore in June, and Rs 8,760 crore in May. The positive trend follows a net withdrawal of Rs 10,949 crore in April, marking a stark turnaround in foreign investment sentiment towards Indian debt. "Since the announcement of India's inclusion in the global bond indices, foreign portfolio investors have been front-loading their investments in the debt market," said Himanshu Srivastava, Associate Director at Morningstar Investment Research India. "The momentum has continued even after the inclusion, showing sustained confidence in India's debt instruments." On the flip side, foreign portfolio investors have been pulling out from Indian equities, with over Rs 16,305 crore withdrawn so far this month. This outflow is attributed to multiple factors, including the unwinding of the yen carry trade, growing recession fears in the U.S., and the impact of geopolitical tensions. "The post-budget increase in capital gains tax on equity investments has also contributed to the sell-off," Srivastava noted. High valuations of Indian stocks and global economic uncertainties, such as weak jobs data from the U.S. and concerns over interest rate cuts, have made foreign portfolio investors cautious. Manoj Purohit, Partner & Leader, Financial Services Tax at BDO India, commented, "Despite global slowdown and geopolitical crises, India remains an attractive long-term investment destination, especially in the debt market." In sectoral trends, foreign portfolio investors have been significant sellers in financials, driven by concerns over slow deposit growth and challenges in banks' Q1 FY25 performance, including shrinking margins and rising provisions. Conversely, they have shown interest in telecom and healthcare, sectors viewed as safer with promising growth prospects. None
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