Markets are cautiously optimistic after a US-Iran ceasefire. Investors are watching fourth-quarter earnings and crude oil prices closely. Foreign institutional investors’ decisions will also shape market direction. While immediate conflict fears fade, domestic concerns like valuations and growth recovery may resurface. Corporate profitability faces pressure from higher energy costs and a weaker rupee.
FPIs’ outflow nears Rs 33,000 crore in May on weaker rupee
However, the trend reversed in March, when foreign investors pulled out a record Rs 1.17 lakh crore. The selling continued in April with net outflows