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MSCI Rebalancing and Iran Talks Drag Indian Markets Lower

Indian equities fell on Friday as MSCI index rebalancing triggered mechanical foreign fund outflows, compounding unease over US-Iran nuclear talks. Cheaper oil from a tentative ceasefire extension offered limited comfort, with domestic institutions partially offsetting foreign selling.

FPI Outflows Hit Rs 1.92 Lakh Crore in Four Months

Foreign Portfolio Investors have withdrawn a cumulative Rs 1.92 lakh crore from Indian markets in the first four months of 2026, with April recording a fresh round of equity outflows. Sustained FPI selling at this scale pressures Indian stock indices, weakens the rupee, and reduces market liquidity.

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MSCI index rejig, US-Iran deal worries spook Dalal Street

Indian equities fell on Friday as MSCI index rebalancing triggered mechanical foreign fund outflows, compounding unease over US-Iran nuclear talks. Cheaper oil from a tentative ceasefire extension offered limited comfort, with domestic institutions partially offsetting foreign selling.

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