Deepak Shenoy says the tax relief provided for foreign portfolio investors (FIIs) has supported an increase in their government securities (G-Sec) holdings. He points to figures showing FIIs’ G-Sec holdings grow from Rs 3,23,802 crore as of June 1 to Rs 3,63,760 crore by June 15. The change implies an increase of about Rs 39,958 crore over the period, which Shenoy presents as evidence of the relief’s impact. The reported numbers focus on holdings levels rather than trading volumes or yields, and they cover a short window in mid-June. The update is framed as a “boost” connected to the G-Sec tax relief, with the emphasis on where FIIs’ assets are held rather than broader market outcomes. Based on the available reporting, the primary information shared is the month-to-month movement in the value of FIIs’ G-Sec portfolios over the stated dates.