Foreign Institutional Investors have sold Indian equities worth Rs 14,185 crore in December, contributing to total outflows of Rs 1,57,860 crore in 2025. However, recent buying ahead of the Santa Claus rally has narrowed outflows, sparking hopes for a 2026 reversal. The rupee's depreciation also saw a reversal, aiding the sentiment.
The Nifty ended the week mildly lower, extending its sideways consolidation within the 25,70026,100 band amid falling volatility. With no clear breakout and the India VIX near multi-year lows, markets may remain range-bound, making stock-specific and sectoral positioning crucial in the near term.
Even as AI mania dominated headlines in 2025, diversified and multi-asset strategies quietly delivered some of their strongest returns in years. Balanced stock-bond portfolios, global value trades and risk-parity funds outperformed expectations, underscoring the enduring appeal of diversification despite investors continuing to chase concentrated, thematic bets.
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According to the lender, funds will be released under the bank's Public Resources for Inclusive Development - Multiphase Programmatic Approach (PRID-MPA), which could provide up to USD 1.35 billion in total financing, the Dawn newspaper reported.
