BusinessIndian Stock Market Declines Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Tensions
The Indian stock market indices fell due to tighter domestic monetary policy expectations, persistent foreign selling, and rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions. Brent crude surged above $104 per barrel, raising inflation concerns. The US 10-year Treasury yield remains near 5.3%, and rupee weakness increased demand for dollar assets. Bank Nifty outperformed despite closing lower, supported by financial stocks and lending yields. Consumer and rate-sensitive stocks saw deeper declines, while IT stocks offered limited support ahead of TCS results.
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