FII inflow in Jan highest in 16 months, says Sebi

February 01, 2012 15:04

Overseas investors poured in over Rs 26,000 crore (US $ 5.08 billion) into Indian markets in January 2012, the highest one-month net inflow in 16 months, as sentiments got a boost from easing of inflation concerns and attractive valuations.

Foreign Institutional Investors purchased equities and debt securities worth a gross amount of Rs 76,548 crore in January 2012, while their gross sales for the month were worth Rs 50,219 crore, translating into a net inflow of Rs 26,329 crore, as per data compiled by the market regulator Sebi.

This is the highest net investment by FIIs in stocks and bonds since September 2010.

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