Sebi has relaxed settlement norms for foreign portfolio investors in the cash market by allowing net settlement of funds. The change permits netting of outright transactions while keeping safeguards intact, aiming to reduce liquidity requirements and streamline operations. Officials expect this to lower trading friction and make Indian markets more attractive for global investors.
The Reserve Bank of India has decided to keep the foreign portfolio investor limit for government securities via the general route unchanged for 2026-27. The RBI set the ceiling at 6% of the outstanding stock of securities, signaling continuity in how foreign flows into G-secs will be managed despite evolving market conditions.
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Trump’s ultimatum and Iran’s retaliation threats have rattled global markets, pushing crude oil higher while investors rush out of risk. With tensions escalating and economies under strain, currencies like the rupee face pressure from both the oil channel and foreign portfolio flows. The key question now is which force dominates next—and how deep the decline could go.
Foreign portfolio investors bought fewer Indian securities in FY26, with outflows increasing as tensions in West Asia escalated. Economists expect muted flows in FY27, citing the ongoing Gulf conflict, a weaker rupee, and worries about government finances. A major catalyst such as bond index inclusion may be needed to restart stronger inflows.
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