How much are FIIs buying in June amid strong market fundamentals?

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Key Takeaways
- FII investment reached Rs 8,915 crore in June.
- Declining dollar boosts emerging market equities.
- Investments concentrated in financials, capital goods, and real estate.
- High valuations could trigger profit booking.
- India's economy remains robust amidst global challenges.
Mumbai, June 29 (NationPress) The total purchases by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) through the exchange, primary market, and other segments reached Rs 8,915 crore this month (up to June 27), according to analysts on Sunday.
The ceasefire between Israel and Iran, coupled with a significant drop in crude oil prices, has spurred a risk-on sentiment in global equity markets. This encouraging investment environment coincided with a further decline in the dollar, bringing the dollar index below the 97 mark.
Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Investments Ltd., stated, “A weakening dollar is generally favorable for emerging market equities; this has motivated FIIs to increase their purchases in India.”
FIIs primarily invested in sectors such as financials, capital goods, and real estate, while they offloaded shares in FMCG, consumer durables, and IT sectors.
Analysts believe that FII investments have reinforced the strength of large-cap stocks, contributing to the Nifty and Sensex reaching new heights for 2025.
Despite this, FIIs have been selling in the bond market, a trend likely to persist due to the minimal yield difference between US and Indian bonds.
With ample liquidity and positive investor sentiment, the market rally appears sustainable. However, elevated valuations may lead to profit-taking, as noted by Vijayakumar.
India's economy remains distinguished as one of the fastest-growing and most resilient globally, supported by robust macroeconomic fundamentals and a dynamic policy environment.
The country’s regulatory bodies, particularly SEBI, have consistently implemented reforms to deepen market engagement, enhance transparency, and simplify compliance, aiming to attract global investments, asserted Manoj Purohit, Partner and Leader at BDO India.
The market surge last week was fueled by a mix of easing tensions in the Middle East and a significant rebound in FII investments.
“Domestically, advancements in the monsoon, lower crude prices, and stable macroeconomic indicators have bolstered the optimistic sentiment. FII investments surged, with more than Rs 12,000 crore injected in a single day, further uplifting market confidence,” commented Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President of Research at Religare Broking Ltd.