Markets 2019: The highs and lows
Here’s how the key indices moved in a year marred by a slowing economy, rising crude oil prices, and trade tensions between the U.S.and China. But FPI flows were a bright spot.
fpi
December 2019
September 2019
August 2019
July 2019
June 2019
May 2019
April 2019
July 2018
June 2018
A week of global shocks for markets
After the spike in crude oil price, the US Fed’s rate cut hurts equity indices and investor sentiments.
Govt answers markets’ prayers
With fundamental indicators pointing to a moderation in economic growth, equity markets were looking at the government to intervene. Finally, it has.
Market watch: Look beyond Sensex, Nifty swings
In 44 trading days, benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell 7.82% and 9.03%, respectively, while the midcap and smallcap indices hit 52-week lows on August 2.
Budget fine print drags markets down
Indices see biggest single-day fall in four years in first full trading day after the Union Budget was unveiled. The BSE Sensex closed 907 points lower, while NSE’s Nifty50 slipped 207 points.
FPIs bullish on India, pump funds into equities
Foreign portfolio investors have pumped ₹76,052 crore in equity between January and May 2019, making it the second best period in 10 years. On June 3, the Sensex closed above 40,000 in a record high.
Rationality wins in markets
Benchmark indices first celebrated Modi’s second victory with all-time highs, and then fell to reality of fundamental challenges for the incumbent government.
FPIs: All is not well
FY19 sees a net FPI outflow of ₹38,391 crore, the second highest after FY09.
FPI outflow: This time it’s different
Foreign portfolio investors net outflow of $6.98 billion in the first six months of 2018 is the highest in 10 years.
Foreign investors’ sell-off should worry us
Foreign portfolio investments saw a net outflow of Rs 32,077 crore in Jan-May 2018, compared to inflows of Rs 1,18,251 crore in the same period last year.
