Two Chinese megacities lift home purchase curbs to attract buyers

Two Chinese provincial capitals lifted all home purchase restrictions on Thursday to lure buyers and shore up their sagging real estate markets, raising the prospect of other megacities following suit. As of May 9, Hangzhou and Xian will no longer vet the eligibility of potential buyers, the cities’ housing authorities said in separate notices, shedding … Read more

FPI’s net sellers of Indian equities at Rs 6,304 crore in April so far

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FIIs) could end-up as net sellers of Indian equities in April breaking their two months of buying activity. In April so far, thay have sold local stocks worth Rs 6,304 crore. In March and February, FPIs were net buyers at Rs 35,098 crore and Rs 1,539 crore after selling shares worth Rs … Read more