FPIs temper selling but derivatives bets still signal caution (opens original article in a new tab)

Foreign portfolio investors remain cautious about Indian equities, with derivatives bets indicating limited bullish sentiment despite a slowdown in cash-market selling. The long-short ratio in Nifty futures remains elevated, and analysts highlight that Indian markets are less attractive compared to other Asian markets.

• Foreign investors' derivatives bets show caution on Indian equities despite reduced cash-market selling.
• The long-short ratio of FPIs' positions in Nifty futures remained high at 12.95%.
• Analysts note Indian equities are less attractive compared to Asian peers like South Korea and Taiwan.