Even as BJP secured a West Bengal win, Indian equities slid sharply, with Sensex and Nifty falling after rising crude oil and a weakening rupee drowned out political optimism. Traders say global geopolitical pressures and continued foreign selling are now driving the market direction, leaving bulls focused on macro risks rather than election results.
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