Indian equities extended losses as escalating US-Iran tensions pushed crude prices higher, dampening investor sentiment. Rising US bond yields and a stronger dollar have triggered risk-off behaviour among foreign investors. Analysts say volatility may persist, though selective value-buying opportunities could emerge for long-term investors amid geopolitical uncertainty and market weakness.
The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap-money era
Elevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hikes. Despite a
May 1, 2026