India’s equity markets experienced their worst start to a year in a decade as the BSE Sensex fell 1.93% in the first ten days of 2026. Geopolitical tensions, trade deal uncertainties, and sustained foreign institutional investor selling contributed to a broad-based sell-off, particularly impacting cyclical sectors. Analysts advise caution, focusing on quality large-cap stocks amidst expected continued volatility.
FIIs sold about Rs 11,000 crore worth Indian stocks in 2 days of US-Iran war
Foreign investors sold nearly Rs 11,000 crore in two March sessions amid escalating West Asia tensions, surging crude prices and currency volatility. DIIs offered support,