FPIs invest in Indian equities through two channels. One, the stock exchange route or the secondary market where they buy equities at prices quoted on the stock exchange. The other method is investment through the primary market route where FPIs invest in companies through initial public offer or qualified institutional placement offer (QIP). The latter method is used to buy a large stake with a lower impact cost and without inflicting large volatility in stock prices.
New senior citizens policy in the works after 25 years
India is developing a new senior citizen policy and amending the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 to address the needs