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Foreign investors return to Indian equities as global AI trade cools

Renewed foreign inflows into Indian stocks could ease pressure on local markets, as investors shift away from AI infrastructure bets abroad.

Photo: Asianet Newsable

What happened

Foreign investors are returning to Indian equity markets as global funds shift away from the artificial intelligence infrastructure trade in markets such as the US, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Asianet Newsable According to NSDL data, foreign investors have put over Rs 53,000 crore into Indian equities in November so far, after two consecutive months of selling. Asianet Newsable Foreign portfolio investors have invested $8.2 billion in Indian equities since mid-October, according to Jefferies. thehindubusinessline.com

Around it

Market expert Ajay Bagga attributed the shift to India's relatively attractive valuations and falling crude oil prices, which he said are improving the country's investment appeal and economic outlook. Asianet Newsable

Sources

  1. Asianet NewsableForeign Investors Return to Indian Markets as Global AI Trade Cools (opens in a new tab)
  2. thehindubusinessline.comFPIs invest $8.2 billion in Indian equities since mid-October: Jefferies (opens in a new tab)

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