FPIs have turned to the primary market, investing $6.4 billion in Indian equities via IPOs and QIBs up to August 19, 2024, amid high secondary market valuations. They have been net buyers in the primary market for 11 consecutive months but net sellers in the secondary market during seven of the past twelve months.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian stock markets saw a sharp decline for the third consecutive day on Friday. Metals, auto, and financial stocks led the fall. The ongoing Iran-Israel/US