Foreign institutional investors have dramatically pulled back from Indian equities, reversing nearly nine years of consistent investment. A massive $63.6 billion in outflows occurred, particularly pronounced in 2026. Industries suffering the most include financial services, automobiles, and oil and gas. Although domestic investors have somewhat mitigated the foreign sell-off, the prospects for renewed foreign investments appear grim, with rising bond yields and energy costs dampening interest.
Wall Street’s AI-driven rally faces a crucial test as Meta, semiconductor makers and major companies report quarterly earnings. Investors will scrutinise AI infrastructure spending, profitability prospects, valuations and chip demand. Rising Treasury yields and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes add uncertainty, raising questions about the sustainability of technology-led market gains.
ICICI Bank shares rose after Q2FY27 net profit increased 20.1% year-on-year to Rs 14,843 crore, while net interest income grew 17.7% to Rs 25,339 crore. Jefferies maintained its ‘Buy’ rating with a target price of Rs 1,750, implying 25% upside, citing improving margins and expectations of 16% core profit CAGR over FY26-29.
Urban Company shares fell sharply on Monday after its Q2FY27 net loss more than tripled YoY to Rs 182 crore, driven by investments in InstaHelp. Revenue rose 41% year-on-year to Rs 537 crore. Motilal Oswal maintained a Neutral rating but cut its target price to Rs 165, citing profitability concerns and balanced risk-reward.
A slideshow exploring four NSE F&O stocks that witnessed a sharp increase in futures open interest on October 16, highlighting changing market participation and notable shifts in derivatives activity.
Tonbo Imaging India’s IPO closes amid strong investor demand, with 7.78 times subscription by Day 2 and a grey market premium of 74%. The Rs 852.18 crore issue is entirely an offer for sale. Investors will track allotment, listing expectations and the defence technology company’s declining FY26 financial performance.
IDBI Bank reported a 39% YoY decline in Q2 FY27 net profit, partly due to a one-off gain in the previous year. Despite this, underlying profitability, margins, asset quality, deposits and advances showed improvement. Meanwhile, Fairfax Financial’s proposed 60.72% stake acquisition marks a major milestone in the bank’s privatisation.
The RBI will infuse up to 1 trillion rupees ($10.53 billion) through the operation, which traders said must be to help lenders tide over tax outflows amid tightening of the daily cash reserve requirement.
Brent crude futures dropped $1.80, or 1.64%, to $108.06 a barrel after settling at their highest level since May 19 on Friday. US West Texas Intermediate crude declined 53 cents, or 0.52%, to $100.88 a barrel.
Indian equities turned around as information technology stocks attracted sustained buying interest. Strong quarterly earnings reports enhanced investor confidence in the market, with the Nifty 50 index achieving a closing point of 23,146, representing a 0.65% rise. Prominent companies like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank shared their quarterly outcomes, showcasing improved asset quality. Investors are anticipated to keep an eye on upcoming corporate announcements which may guide market trends.
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