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30 June 2026

FPI debt investment record

The topic covers significant trends in Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) and government policy measures like tax exemptions and bond market reforms, which are directly relevant to the mobilization of resources and capital market development in the Indian economy.

1 min read Day 1 of 3 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • In June 2026, Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) recorded a record inflow of ₹53,363 crore into Indian debt securities.
  • This debt inflow offset a near-equal outflow from Indian equities, resulting in a net total inflow of ₹334 crore.
  • Equity outflows have persisted for four consecutive months, totaling ₹51,456 crore in June 2026 and ₹2.76 lakh crore over the last six months.
  • Debt investment categories include General Limit, Voluntary Retention Route (VRR), and Fully Accessible Route (FAR).
  • In June 2026, General Limit inflows reached ₹28,196 crore, while FAR inflows reached ₹21,788 crore.
  • The Ministry of Finance recently exempted government securities from long-term capital gains tax and increased the tenors of bonds in the FAR category to deepen bond markets.
  • Current foreign investor behavior is characterized by equity aversion due to high valuations and rupee depreciation.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 3 in Foreign Portfolio Investment in Indian debt markets, which has been running since 30 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the recent trends in Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in India, specifically the shift from equity to debt markets. How do government policy interventions, such as changes in capital gains taxation and bond tenors, influence these capital flows? 150 words
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  2. The stability of the Indian capital market is increasingly influenced by the diversification of foreign investment instruments. Discuss the significance of the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) and other debt investment mechanisms in deepening the Indian bond market and mitigating the impact of equity market volatility. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following categories is used for classifying debt security investments by Foreign Institutional Investors in India?

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