FIIs Withdraw ₹11,000 Crore Amid US-Iran Tensions, Market Faces Turmoil
FIIs sold about Rs 11,000 crore worth Indian stocks in 2 days of US-Iran war
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Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold approximately ₹11,000 crore worth of Indian stocks over two trading sessions as geopolitical tensions escalated. Despite domestic institutional investors (DIIs) buying shares worth ₹12,068 crore, the market cap of BSE-listed firms fell by ₹16.32 lakh crore, highlighting the fragility of investor sentiment.
- 01FIIs sold ₹11,000 crore in two days due to geopolitical tensions.
- 02Domestic investors bought ₹12,068 crore, cushioning market losses.
- 03Market cap of BSE-listed firms dropped by ₹16.32 lakh crore.
- 04Brent crude prices surged to $82.73 per barrel, raising inflation concerns.
- 05Technical support levels identified at 24,300 on Nifty and 78,500 on Sensex.
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Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sold approximately ₹11,000 crore worth of Indian equities over two trading sessions amid escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly between the US and Iran. On Thursday alone, FIIs offloaded shares worth ₹8,752 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) stepped in to buy ₹12,068 crore, providing some support to the market. Despite this, the BSE Sensex experienced a significant decline, dropping over 1,122 points and resulting in a total market cap loss of ₹16.32 lakh crore in just two days. The volatility is exacerbated by rising crude oil prices, which increased by 1.63% to $82.73 per barrel, raising concerns about inflation and the current account deficit. Analysts warn that continued foreign selling and geopolitical uncertainties could further destabilize market sentiment. The technical outlook indicates critical support levels at 24,300 for Nifty and 78,500 for Sensex, with a potential shift in sentiment if these levels are breached.
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The selling by FIIs and rising crude prices could lead to increased inflation and pressure on the rupee, which may affect consumers through higher prices.
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