Foreign institutional investors turned cautious markets into an opportunity, increasing holdings in 54 beaten-down smallcap stocks during the March quarter. While broader sentiment stayed wary, FIIs leaned into a “buy the dip” strategy, stacking capital in stocks they view as temporarily mispriced but structurally sound. The push also stood out because some other smallcaps saw exits instead.
Financial services secretary M Nagaraju reviewed strategy documents for four public sector insurance companies, urging them to identify more investment opportunities while cutting loss ratios. The directive also requires sustaining market share, strengthening retail portfolios, and expanding in rural and semi-urban areas to improve overall performance and customer reach.
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