Indian equity indices extended their longest losing streak in FY26 for a sixth consecutive session, driven by new US tariffs on drugs and trucks, increased H-1B visa fees, and Accenture’s cautious outlook. This battered investor sentiment, leading to broad-based selling across sectors and a surging fear gauge. The rupee also traded near its record low.
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