Global energy cost surges and importer dollar demand weigh on the currency, while strong foreign exchange reserves and robust equity gains provide solid support.
Indian benchmark indices fell sharply in early Monday deals as Infosys led technology losses, before strong domestic inflows helped steady Dalal Street.
Domestic equity markets witness a measured correction across broader indices as strong institutional flows and double-digit earnings growth reinforce underlying resilience.
Domestic equity benchmarks slipped from recent highs as foreign outflows and global crude volatility weighed on trading, though robust domestic institutional buying continues to support market fundamentals.
Large-cap buying and solid corporate earnings propelled Indian equity benchmarks up nearly 3 per cent last week, demonstrating underlying economic strength.
On 15 October 2026, strong demand for large‑cap stocks pushed the Sensex to 73,658 and the Nifty 50 to 22,870, signalling confidence in domestic growth.
Foreign capital outflows and elevated global bond yields weighed on Indian benchmark indices, even as mid-cap stocks and domestic investors demonstrated resilience.
