FPIs temper selling but derivatives bets still signal caution

Synopsis Foreign investors remain cautious about Indian stocks, despite some cash market buying. Their derivative bets show lingering doubt, influenced by a fragile US-Iran peace deal, a weakening rupee, and more appealing opportunities elsewhere in Asia. While the Nifty saw a modest gain, a high long-short ratio in futures indicates a lack of strong bullish sentiment. Mumbai: Foreign investors’ derivatives bets continue to signal caution on Indian equities despite a slowdown in their cash-market selling, as uncertainty around the fragile US-Iran peace deal, a weak rupee and more attractive opportunities in other Asian markets keep sentiment subdued. The Nifty gained…