Foreign investors pulled out over ₹1.6 lakh crore from Indian stocks in FY26. This was the highest ever withdrawal. Domestic funds stepped in with a record ₹8.5 lakh crore. This inflow provided strong support against the foreign investor exits. Indian markets faced challenges from global events and currency depreciation.
No need for a rate hike unless inflation spikes: Economists
Bank economists have told the Reserve Bank of India that there is no immediate need to raise the repo rate or change the monetary policy