Foreign investors need more than short-term gains to return to Indian markets

The article argues that quick, speculative trades are not the kind of incentive foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are looking for when considering a return to India. Instead, these investors are seeking stronger fundamentals and more durable reasons to commit capital over the long run. The piece suggests that policy stability, earnings quality, and sustained economic prospects matter more than short-lived market rallies. It highlights that attracting steady foreign inflows will depend on addressing deeper structural concerns rather than offering temporary market boosts.