Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have invested ₹16,621 crore in Indian equities in the first two weeks of August, remaining net buyers of domestic stocks for the period, according to News on AIR, citing latest depository data. The total comprises ₹11,199 crore in purchases on the stock exchanges and ₹5,422 crore invested through the primary market. The inflows extend a buying trend that gathered pace in July, supported by resilient domestic fundamentals and strong quarterly earnings, the report said.
Equity Investment Breakdown
The depository data cited by News on AIR shows stock exchange purchases accounted for the bulk of August's equity inflows, contributing ₹11,199 crore. Primary market investments added ₹5,422 crore, indicating that FPIs participated in both listed secondary-market trades and new issuance activity during the first two weeks of the month.
The combined ₹16,621 crore makes FPIs net buyers of Indian equities so far in August. The following table summarises the August fund flows reported by News on AIR:
| Segment | Investment (₹ crore) |
|---|---|
| Stock exchange purchases | 11,199 |
| Primary market | 5,422 |
| Total equity investment | 16,621 |
| Debt securities — General Limit route | 69 |
| Debt securities — Fully Accessible Route | 972 |
Debt Market Flows
FPI buying interest also extended to the debt market during the period under review. According to News on AIR:
- Through the General Limit route, FPIs invested ₹69 crore in debt securities.
- Through the Fully Accessible Route, FPIs invested ₹972 crore.
Combined with the equity figure, total disclosed FPI deployment in Indian securities during the first two weeks of August reached ₹17,662 crore (₹16,621 crore in equities and ₹1,041 crore in debt securities).
Market Context
The buying momentum, which gathered pace in July, has continued into August, supported by resilient domestic fundamentals and strong quarterly earnings, according to News on AIR. The latest figures follow a period of sustained FPI activity in Indian markets, with the depository data providing a month-to-date snapshot of foreign capital flows.
For C-suite executives and investors, the composition of August inflows offers a breakdown of where foreign money is being deployed. The primary market channel, at ₹5,422 crore, represents a significant portion of total equity investment, while secondary-market purchases dominate at ₹11,199 crore. In debt securities, the Fully Accessible Route attracted ₹972 crore, well ahead of the ₹69 crore recorded through the General Limit route.
The report covered fund flows recorded during the first two weeks of August. Further depository updates will track whether the July gathering momentum is sustained through the remainder of the month.
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