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Foreign Outflows Limit Gains Despite Strong Domestic Buying
Indian benchmark equity indices bounced back on Tuesday after two consecutive sessions of losses, supported by strong buying in banking and financial stocks. Improved global sentiment, easing crude oil prices, and signs of reduced tensions in West Asia lifted investor confidence, although persistent foreign fund outflows limited the gains.
Indian equity markets recovered on Tuesday, with the benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ending higher after suffering losses over the previous two trading sessions.
The 30-share Sensex gained 394.50 points, or 0.54 per cent, to settle at 73,918.76. During intraday trade, the index surged as much as 511.15 points, or 0.69 per cent, touching 74,035.41 before paring some gains by the close.
The recovery was primarily driven by robust buying in banking and financial sector stocks, which helped improve overall market sentiment. Analysts noted that value buying in heavyweight financial counters played a key role in reversing the recent downward trend.
Investor confidence also improved following a recovery in global equity markets and a moderation in international crude oil prices. Signs of easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia further boosted risk appetite among market participants.
However, traders cautioned that the gains remained constrained due to persistent selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). Continued foreign capital outflows have remained a major concern for domestic markets, reflecting cautious global investment sentiment amid ongoing uncertainties.
Market participants observed heightened volatility throughout the trading session as investors weighed positive global cues against concerns over foreign fund withdrawals and broader macroeconomic developments.
The rebound comes a day after benchmark indices witnessed sharp declines amid fears of escalating geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices. The easing of those concerns provided temporary relief to investors, encouraging selective buying across sectors.
Going forward, market experts believe that trends in crude oil prices, global developments, foreign investment flows, and domestic economic indicators will continue to influence investor sentiment and determine the near-term direction of Indian equities.
Despite intermittent volatility, analysts maintain that the resilience shown by banking and financial stocks reflects confidence in the underlying strength of India’s domestic economy and corporate earnings outlook.
