Indian equities experienced their steepest weekly loss in over a year, with the Nifty and Sensex falling significantly due to escalating West Asian conflict fears. Persistent foreign outflows and rising oil prices further pressured sentiment, causing the rupee to hit a record low despite central bank intervention. Analysts anticipate continued weakness unless a ceasefire is reached.
Policy stability, relief on STT and LTCG key to winning back FPIs: Sudip Bandyopadhyay
Foreign investors are pulling money from Indian markets. Experts urge India to rethink taxes like STT and LTCG. Policy consistency is also a major concern