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FII selling and a weak rupee are trapping India markets in a vicious cycle

Economy
Published on 12 May 2026
FII selling and a weak rupee are trapping India markets in a vicious cycle

Global sentiment swings could decide the next rebound

Analyst Sandip Sabharwal warns that foreign selling is driving a currency-stock spiral even as domestic earnings hold up. Strong corporate results and steady SIP inflows are acting as anchors, but retail trading has cooled. He suggests patient investors could benefit from a rebound once global sentiment improves, flagging Indian Hotels as a long-term opportunity.

  • FII selling is amplifying moves between the rupee and equities
  • Domestic earnings remain resilient, supported by strong corporate results
  • SIP inflows continue, but retail trading momentum has softened
  • A global sentiment improvement could trigger a market rebound
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