Since July 1 so far, FPIs have invested close to $ 3.5 billion, the highest among emerging markets excluding China, according to Bloomberg. The crude oil prices and FPI investment share a high negative correlation. Easing crude oil prices tend to increase FPI interest in commodity consumers such as India and away from producing countries.
RBI: Govt to buy back bonds worth Rs 40,000 crore; move to ease tight liquidity
The unexpected move is also seen bringing down yields on short-term government bonds, as the three securities that the government has chosen to buy back