Domestic Investors
FPIs not exempt: Centre clarifies 12.5% LTCG tax on equity is same as for domestic investors
Both FPIs and domestic investors continue to pay 12.5% LTCG tax on Indian equities. The exemption announced through the Income-tax Ordinance, 2026, applies only to FPIs investing in Government Securities (G-Secs).
2 min read21 Jul 2026No proposal under consideration to scrap LTCG tax on equities, government clarifies
The central government clarifies that it has no plans to abolish the long-term capital gains tax on equity transactions for retail and domestic investors, quashing market speculation. Details here.
2 min read20 Jul 2026FIIs sell Indian stocks worth ₹1.98 lakh crore in just four months. Can this trend reverse in May?
So far in May, FIIs have extended their selling streak, offloading shares worth ₹5,052 crore. India’s relative underperformance over the past 12-18 months, elevated market valuations, and now the US-Iran war have driven FIIs away from India.
2 min read6 May 2026GREED & fear report: When will foreign investors return to India? Chris Wood explains
Wood points out that India's equity narrative is driven by domestic inflows and corporate earnings rather than foreign investment. Despite macroeconomic challenges, he notes significant earnings acceleration, underscoring a resilient market outlook.
3 min read6 Mar 2026From drama to discipline: How 2025’s market moves played out like cinema
While the final ‘box office’ returns for equities remained ordinary, the journey was filled with dramatic plot twists—ranging from recurring tariff anxieties and the elusive promise of artificial intelligence to the quiet but powerful rise of domestic systematic investment plans.
4 min read30 Dec 2025India’s market no longer at mercy of FIIs, says Union AMC's Harshad Patwardhan
The Indian market is now significantly more resilient to global shocks and foreign portfolio outflows, thanks to a sharp rise in domestic institutional investors (DIIs) that have offset FII selling and reduced market volatility
1 min read28 Sep 2025Stock market crash: Why FPI selling shouldn't be a worry amid fear of Trump's tariffs on India?
FIIs have pulled out a massive ₹1.16 lakh crore from Indian equities so far in 2025, signaling a strong risk-averse sentiment among global investors.
2 min read27 Aug 20252024 market recap: Domestic Investors’ optimism drives D-Street higher; mid and small-caps lead
The market achieved a 20% return in 2024, led by mid and small caps. Domestic investors contributed significantly despite global economic challenges. Corporate earnings growth has slowed, raising concerns over valuations.
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