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Quote on FPI-FII details by Shrikant Chouhan, Head Equity Research, Kotak Securities

Q) The amount/reason for outflow/inflow (1st Feb to 20th Feb 2025).

FIIs continued to be net cash sellers to the tune of Rs. 33,527.55 crores, to date in Feb’25.

Q) How is the future FPI flow expected to be?

Markets remained downbeat amid continued uncertainty on domestic growth, further exacerbated by threats of reciprocal tariffs. On the economy front, the goods trade deficit widened to US$2300 cr in January (December: US$2200 cr), as exports declined 2.4% yoy, while imports increased 10% yoy. FPI flows are expected to remain volatile.

Q) How are other emerging markets performing?

FPI flows to date in Feb’25 were negative for all key emerging markets (except Brazil and Thailand). India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, S.Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam, witnessed outflows of US$2320 mn, US$445 mn, US$192 mn, US$54 mn, US$781 mn, US$1391 mn, and US$273 mn, respectively. However, Brazil and Thailand witnessed inflows of US$346 mn and US$126 mn, respectively.

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