Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are unlikely to return to Indian equities soon due to structural and cyclical forces, including modest dollar returns and the AI revolution favoring other markets. FIIs may only re-enter if valuations hit rock bottom, IPO activity surges, or global markets become overheated, making India an attractive diversification option.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.