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Market plunges, more bad weather may lie ahead

Indian markets experienced a sharp selloff due to a confluence of global and domestic factors. The BSE Sensex fell significantly, and broad-based weakness was observed across sectors. Key drivers include the West Asia conflict, high energy prices, rising US bond yields, and tightening global financial conditions, leading to substantial foreign investor outflows. Despite healthy corporate results and positive revenue growth projections, investor sentiment remains sour. Near-term movements will be shaped by US Fed decisions, the West Asia conflict's intensity, El Niño's impact on crops, and potential RBI rate hikes, complicating the outlook for India's market.

Indian Express · Editorial · Sep 29, 2026 at 12:35 AM

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