Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offload Rs 35,658 crore in Indian stocks in early January, citing rising US bond yields and a weakening rupee. Financials suffer the most with Rs 12,200 crore sold, while minimal buying is seen in textiles and media. Analysts recommend focusing on quality stocks and defensive sectors, anticipating continued volatility.
India raises $73 bn in forex inflows at record pace
India has mobilised $73 billion in foreign exchange inflows in less than 11 weeks, surpassing the scale and pace of the RBI’s 2013 FCNR(B) swap