Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty have seen a significant decline of over 4% this month, driven by foreign fund outflows, a weakening rupee, and geopolitical risks. Market participants are hoping for a pre-budget recovery, a trend observed historically. Elevated crude oil prices and rising global bond yields are further contributing to investor caution.
India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain ahead
India’s economy surged by a better-than-expected 7.8% in the March quarter, exceeding forecasts and pushing FY26 growth to 7.7%. This robust performance was driven by