FPIs pump record funds into G-Secs after policy shift
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Why in news
FPI inflows into Indian Government Securities (G-Secs) hit record highs in June 2024 following policy shifts to simplify investment processes and remove restrictions.
Background
FPIs utilized the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) to pump record funds into G-Secs. HDFC Bank successfully raised $750 million in offshore bonds, showcasing the growing global demand for Indian debt securities.
Facts for Prelims
- FactHDFC Bank raised $750 million in offshore bonds to highlight Indian debt attractiveness.
- BodyFAR (Fully Accessible Route): A mechanism allowing FPIs to invest in government securities without specific restrictions.
- FactFPI inflows reached record highs in June 2024 due to simplified investment processes.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the significance of increasing Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in Indian government securities for India's fiscal management and capital market depth.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- External vulnerability: High reliance on volatile FPI flows for funding fiscal deficits and infrastructure projects.
- Market depth: Increased liquidity in G-Secs improving the yield curve and lowering borrowing costs for the government.
- Global integration: Potential inclusion of Indian sovereign debt in global bond gauges enhancing international credit profile.
Keywords: Capital account liberalization · Fiscal deficit · Liquidity · Yield curve · Portfolio investment
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