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.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.
August 26, 2026