GIFT IFSC: A booming hub for global fund managers

India’s thriving economy has also attracted $46 billion in FDI during FY2023, registering a remarkable growth of 89% since FY2014. This warrants scrutiny of the jurisdictions contributing to this inflow. Notably, Singapore emerged as the leading source of FDI to India, contributing 37% ($17.2 billion) of the basket. The small island nation of Mauritius had […]

RBI in tight spot as interest rate differential with US narrows

India finds itself at a critical point as its interest rate differential with the US has notably narrowed (see Figures 1 & 2 wherein government bond yields have been used as proxies for interest rates). This tight spot has left the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) facing a tough decision – whether to align with […]

FPIs invest Rs 10,689 cr in Aug; pace of investment slows

Additionally, higher crude oil prices and resurfacing of inflation risks, firming up of bond yields in the US, would have led some foreign investors to drift away from riskier markets in favour of greater certainty and better risk-reward profile offered by US treasuries, Srivastava said.