In a week marked by market stagnation, Indian equity indices closed on an unremarkable note, affected by geopolitical uncertainties and elevated crude oil prices. Experts forecast that without any significant triggers, the Nifty may continue its rangebound trajectory. Crude oil prices consistently stayed above ninety dollars a barrel, with foreign portfolio investors offloading shares while local institutional buyers were active in the market.
FPI return to India may be tactical, not structural yet: HSBC MF’s Venugopal Manghat
Foreign investors are cautiously returning to Indian equities, but a durable FPI reallocation remains unconfirmed. HSBC Mutual Fund’s Venugopal Manghat highlights improving earnings, stable domestic
August 22, 2026