Foreign investors have sold Indian stocks worth over ₹1.8 lakh crore in 2026. This outflow exceeds 2025’s total. A weak rupee, high oil prices, and fewer AI investment chances are driving this trend. This selling is the most in the first four months of any year. South Korea and Taiwan saw more foreign interest due to AI and semiconductor themes.
US stocks today: Nasdaq rallies to sharply higher close; chip surge offsets Iran worries
US markets closed higher led by chip stocks, with Micron boosting sentiment through a massive investment plan tied to AI demand. Gains came despite rising