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Market move▼ Bearish for Indian equities

Sensex drops over 20% in 2026 amid global market shifts and rupee depreciation

1 source · first seen 06:31 30 Sept · updated 06:31 30 Sept

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  • Sensex and Nifty have declined significantly in dollar terms this year
  • Foreign investors have been less interested in Indian markets
  • A weaker rupee and foreign outflows pressure Indian equities, including large-cap stocks

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