Foreign investors remain cautious about Indian stocks, despite some cash market buying. Their derivative bets show lingering doubt, influenced by a fragile US-Iran peace deal, a weakening rupee, and more appealing opportunities elsewhere in Asia. While the Nifty saw a modest gain, a high long-short ratio in futures indicates a lack of strong bullish sentiment.
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The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq