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.
Sebi proposes to permit third-party payment in MFs in certain scenarios
The current regulatory framework mandates that all payments for investments in mutual funds must originate directly from the investor’s own bank account and be routed
May 20, 2026