Foreign investors pulled out Rs 60,847 crore from Indian stocks in April. This follows significant outflows in early 2026. Geopolitical tensions and global economic worries dampened investor confidence. Crude oil prices rose, impacting inflation expectations. This led to reduced rate cut hopes and higher bond yields. India’s stock market valuations appeared expensive amid these global concerns.
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