

Cumulative value of investments by FIIs during April 2000-December 2016 stood at US$ 183.69 billion. FIIs net investments in Indian equities and debt stood at US$ 7.46 billion in 2016-17 (upto April 14, 2017).

India is the third largest start-up base within the world with over 4,750 technology start-ups, and regarding one,400 new start-ups being supported in 2016, per a report by Nasscom.įII’s net investments in Indian equities and debt have touched all record highs in the past financial year, backed by expectations of an economic recovery, falling interest rates and improving earnings outlook. (EYs) international Capital Confidence barometer (CCB) – Technology report, India ranks third among the foremost engaging investment destinations for technology transactions within the world. Investors are optimistic on India and sentiments are favourable following government’s announcement of a series of reform measures in recent months. It may be through FDI or private equity/foreign venture capital investment way, investments through American Depository Receipts/Global Depository Receipts (ADR/GDR), or investments by non-resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) in various forms.Įconomies like India, which supply comparatively higher growth than the developed economies, have gained favour among investors as engaging investment destinations for foreign institutional investors (FIIs).

Foreign investments in the country can take the form of investments in listed companies (i.e., FII investments), investments in listed or unlisted companies other than through stock exchanges. They usually go through the secondary route. FII don’t directly invest in the company through buying of shares.
