Institutional Equities and Market Shifts in India

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I have almost two decades of experience in Institutional Equities, primarily with my most recent experience being that of Heading the cash trading desk out of India at a large European bank. In this role, I was responsible for managing relationships with a diverse set of institutional clients across Asia and India — including hedge funds, long-only mutual funds, pension funds, insurance companies, and large domestic asset managers.

In response to shifting client priorities — particularly the growing emphasis on liquidity — I contributed to the setup of the Blocks desk, which was a first of its kind on the street, aligning our offering with evolving market needs.

Additionally, I worked closely with the regional team to develop electronic trading solutions specifically adapted to the Indian market microstructure, which is distinct in its characteristics compared to other South Asian markets. These efforts not only improved execution quality for clients but also strengthened our competitive positioning in a rapidly changing environment.

Q2. What is the current size of institutional equities flows (domestic + FPI) through the Indian equities market?…