Foreign investors turned net sellers in the first half of September, offloading shares in consumer services, IT, and power sectors due to concerns over profitability and rising costs. Financial services saw renewed interest, driven by attractive valuations in state-owned lenders. Automobiles, capital goods, and metals & mining also attracted inflows, but overall, foreign investors remained cautious amid global uncertainty.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader
May 27, 2026