Markets

Record Equity Outflows Mark 2025 Foreign portfolio investors exited Indian equity markets in 2025 at an unprecedented scale, withdrawing a record Rs 1.6 lakh crore, equivalent to about USD 18 billion. The sharp outflows were driven by volatile currency movements, global trade tensions including concerns over potential US tariffs, and elevated market valuations that weakened risk appetite.Rising US bond yields, a stronger dollar, and persistent geopolitical uncertainties also prompted global capital to shift towards developed markets, moving away from emerging economies such as India.Despite the severity of the sell-off, market participants expect the trend to reverse in 2026 as global and domestic conditions improve.Global and...

SBI Leads Decline Despite Marginal Rise in Benchmark Indices The combined market capitalisation of seven of the ten most valued Indian companies declined by ₹35,439.36 crore during the holiday-shortened week, reflecting a subdued trend in equities. The decline came even as the broader market posted marginal gains.During the week, the BSE benchmark index advanced by 112.09 points, marking a modest rise of 0.13 percent.Seven Heavyweights See Valuation Erosion Among the top-10 companies, Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, and Life Insurance Corporation of India witnessed a decline in their market valuations.State Bank of India recorded the steepest drop...