Foreign investors offloaded nearly Rs 21,000 crore in Indian equities in the first half of August, bringing the year’s total outflow to Rs 1.16 lakh crore. Trade tensions, weak earnings, and a weakening rupee contributed to this trend. However, a potential credit rating upgrade and easing US-Russia tensions could improve FPI sentiment.
Lenders may turn to OFCB route to raise more funds abroad
Indian banks are now shifting focus towards borrowing in overseas foreign currencies to meet their fundraising requirements. This strategic pivot comes in light of an
August 27, 2026