Indian stock markets opened lower on Friday as oil prices increased. Concerns over Iran potentially closing the Strait of Hormuz impacted investor sentiment. Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv shares led the declines on the Sensex. IT stocks like TCS and Tech Mahindra bucked the trend with gains. Analysts suggest market consolidation is likely before an eventual upside breakout.
Rs 23,000 crore outflows! Is the September FII rout indicating a worse end to 2026?
Foreign investors have resumed selling Indian equities in September, with FPI outflows crossing Rs 23,000 crore through September 19. Higher crude prices, elevated US bond