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Indian markets wobble as rupee slides and FIIs dump despite strong macro backdrop
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
AI-driven trades and delayed deals may be driving the chaos
Indian markets are taking sharp hits even with a strong macro picture, as the rupee weakens and massive FII sell-offs spread panic. The unusual disconnect is linked to AI-driven trade flows and delays in trade deals, amplifying volatility. Analysts suggest 2026 may improve if valuations normalize, reforms accelerate, and rupee stability brings FII interest back.
- Rupee depreciation and major FII outflows are unsettling markets
- AI trade flows and trade-deal delays may be worsening the disconnect
- Valuations are set to normalize as volatility peaks
- Reforms and rupee stabilization could revive FII flows in 2026
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