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Foreign investors are short on Indian markets as global risks weigh

1 source · first seen 13:44 4 Oct · updated 13:44 4 Oct

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  • Analysts say low FII long-short readings can trigger short-covering
  • A sustained rally looks unlikely amid crude, bond-yield and geopolitical pressures
  • Short-covering may lift Indian equities, but crude and yields remain risks for rate-sensitive sectors

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Indian equities fall amid foreign outflows and rising oil

Indian shares had their worst September quarter in more than a decade as rising crude prices and foreign selling weighed on markets; FPIs withdrew $2.7 billion in September. The Sensex fell for four straight sessions through October 1, while 252 Nifty 500 stocks were more than 30% below their highs.

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