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Business Standard

Foreign investors continued their relentless sell-off in Indian equities, pulling out Rs 60,847 crore (USD 6.5 billion) in April primarily due to escalating geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties that dampened risk appetite.
With the latest withdrawal, total outflows by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have surged to Rs 1.92 lakh crore in the first four months of 2026, significantly exceeding the Rs 1.66 lakh crore outflow recorded in the entire calendar year 2025, according to NSDL data.
FPIs remained net sellers in all months of 2026 except February. They withdrew Rs 35,962 crore in January, followed by an infusion of Rs 22,615 crore in February, the highest monthly inflow in 17 months.
However, the trend reversed sharply in March, with a record outflow of Rs 1.17 lakh crore, and continued into April, with withdrawals of Rs 60,847 crore, the data showed.
Market participants attributed the sustained selling pressure to a mix of global macroeconomic headwind

With latest withdrawal, total outflows by FPIs have surged to ₹1.92 trillion in first four months of 2026, significantly exceeding the ₹1.66 trillion outflow recorded in the entire calendar year 2025

Press Trust of India

Currency weakens amid crude oil surge and West Asia tensions; RBI forward book deficit and rising bond yields add to pressure on the rupee

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Benchmark indices posted strong gains in April, with the Sensex rising 6.9 per cent and the Nifty advancing 7.5 per cent - their best monthly performance since December 2023

BSE, Stock Markets

Strong growth, improving asset quality, and falling credit costs keep analysts bullish on Bajaj Finance despite selective portfolio pruning and macro risks

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However, industry officials are divided on the benefits of easing exit load structures

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India, which imports 90 per cent of its energy needs and relies heavily on supplies from West Asia, is among the most vulnerable to the energy shock

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Reuters

Rupee hit a record low of 95.32 vs dollar on Thursday. Going ahead, analysts see further downside with 96-97 levels in focus as oil surge, FII outflows and hawkish US Fed weigh on outlook

Rupee hits record low vs US dollar

Sharp decline in spot crude premiums offsets surge in Brent prices, offering partial relief to Indian oil marketing companies as global supply disruptions reshape pricing dynamics

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Brent crude to be delivered in June jumped 6.2 per cent to $125.36 and Brent to be delivered in July rose 3.1 per cent to $113.85

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