In a strong sign of revived foreign investor sentiment, overseas investors purchased Indian equities worth Rs 31,877 crore across sectors during the second half of March 2025, according to data compiled by the ET Bureau from NSDL.This rebound came after weeks of volatility and cautious positioning by global funds amid macroeconomic uncertainties. The RBIs liquidity infusion measures appear to have reassured investors, potentially supporting an uptick in bank deposits and improving the overall sector outlook. Here are the sectors that witnessed inflows in the second fortnight of March:
Bitcoin surged over 8% to $81,700 after Trump paused tariff hikes, calming market fears. Regulatory boosts, including SEC leadership changes and Ethereum ETF options approval, added momentum. Altcoins rallied as crypto market cap hit $2.59 trillion. Analysts foresee consolidation before the next move toward the $88,000 resistance level.
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Edelweiss Mutual Fund has raised the subscription limit for seven of its international schemes from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10 lakh per PAN per day, effective April 17, 2025. This move follows SEBIs overseas investment cap guidelines and aims to accommodate increased investor demand amid recent market corrections.
Global billionaires gained $135 billion after Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause for most nations, sparking a historic Wall Street rally. The "Magnificent Seven" stocks surged, boosting top tech leaders' net worths. However, US-China tensions worsened with mutual tariff hikes and restrictions on American firms.
Nearly 97% of equity mutual funds delivered negative returns in 2025 so far, with only 18 out of 541 schemes posting gains. The worst performers include funds from Nippon India, Samco, and Shriram. International and tech-focused schemes were among the hardest hit during the JanuaryApril 8, 2025 period.
TCS is expected to post a second consecutive weak quarter with a 0.7% drop in dollar revenue for Q4 FY25, amid delayed client spending, cross-currency headwinds, and BSNL project rampdown. Despite subdued growth, a weaker rupee and improved efficiency may support margins, while investors await the company's outlook on recent US tariff moves.
Japans benchmark Nikkei 225 shot up in early Thursday trading, as investors welcomed President Donald Trump s decision to back off on most of his tariffs.
