The return of investor confidence in the equity markets is bringing some of the large companies back to the fund-raising table.
Sensex gains 2.4%, Nifty crosses 7,000; investors feel exit polls have vindicated their stand
Reserve requirements, mandatory investment in G-secs under Companies Act may slow lending for HNI investment in IPOs.
Besides foreign flows, corporate earnings and US Federal Reserve chief Janet Yellen's testimony to the nation's legislature are also likely to impact investor sentiment.
Could address the concerns over Companies Act provision on the issue
Any change in rates would mean more volatility; else, poll outcome-fuelled rally expected to continue.
Of the 70 international feeder funds, more than half have made losses in 2014.
Gripped by the pre-election frenzy, Indian markets seem to be factoring in the victory by the Narendra Modi-led BJP.
Institutional investors - both foreign and domestic - lapped up the government's big-ticket share sales on Friday, helping it add nearly Rs 9,000 crore to its revenue kitty.
Analysts said FIIs had created long positions worth Rs 9,700 crore (Rs 97 billion) in index futures till recently.
Experts say a turnaround may happen after the general elections.
New regime places more limits on unregulated foreign entities
Market sentiment around the stock has continued to be positive on the back of improving outlook for the US economy and anticipated weakness in the rupee.
Also keenly watching inflation numbers, with wholesale inflation data expected today
Smaller players may find it difficult to bear the costs associated with such a requirement.
Three closed-ended equity schemes have been launched in the past month or so and another is set to open soon for subscription.
While some companies, such as HSBC, have closed retail operations, big players such as India Infoline is scaling down.
The progress on US debt ceiling talks, domestic inflation numbers and second quarter earnings of companies are expected to keep investors busy in the truncated trading week ahead.
The 91.9 per cent slide in the stock price of Gitanjali Gems since April has depleted the value of promoter Mehul Choksi's holding in the company by at least Rs 17 crore (Rs 170 million) a day on an average.
The exchange may now look to its real estate business for cash flows
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