Foliyo Daily Pulse

Market Swings on Monsoon & Oil, Tech Mahindra Shines: What Indian Investors Need to Know * **Market Volatility & Key Drivers:** The NIFTY experienced a rollercoaster week, first rallying above 24,000 on hopes of US-Iran peace talks and stable crude oil prices, then sharply falling below 23,600 (with the Sensex crashing over 1000 points). This dip was mainly due to global peace talks becoming shaky and, critically, India's "below normal" monsoon forecast. * **Monsoon's Economic Impact:** A weak monsoon is a significant concern for the Indian economy. It can lead to lower agricultural output, higher food prices (fuelling inflation), and reduced rural demand, negatively impacting sectors like...

India's Market Resilient on Home Ground, AI Poses Structural Challenge for IT * **Market Overview & Mid/Small-Cap Surge:** The NIFTY 50 had a mixed, range-bound week, closing slightly up. However, the real stars were Mid-cap and Small-cap stocks, which surged significantly, hitting new highs and showing strong investor interest beyond the top large companies. * **Domestic Strength Cushions Global Outflows:** The Indian market is becoming increasingly self-reliant. While foreign investors (FIIs) continued selling shares worth over ₹7,500 crore, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) stepped in as strong buyers, pumping in nearly ₹17,000 crore. This robust domestic liquidity, fueled by consistent retail investments through SIPs, is making the...

**NIFTY Holds Steady Amidst Global Oil Woes; Airtel's 5G Innovation Sparks Regulatory Debate** * **Market Performance & Drivers:** The NIFTY and Sensex ended marginally higher despite global headwinds, showing an 'indecisive range' largely supported by IT and energy sectors. However, elevated global crude oil prices, fueled by geopolitical tensions, led to petrol and diesel price hikes in India. This is a significant macroeconomic headwind, impacting India's import bill, weakening the rupee, and directly contributing to inflation, potentially reducing GDP growth. * **Central Bank Caution & RBI's Boost:** Both the US Federal Reserve and India's Reserve Bank of India kept interest rates steady, adopting a...

**Decoding NIFTY's Tug-of-War: Crude Oil, Elections, and BPCL's Profit Squeeze** * **NIFTY's Mixed Week:** The NIFTY 50 saw a slight dip (under 1%) over the past week, caught between global worries like surging crude oil prices and domestic strengths like the RBI holding interest rates steady and positive sentiment from recent state election results. * **Crude Oil's Heavy Toll:** India's heavy reliance on imported crude oil, which recently topped $100 a barrel, is a major concern. High crude prices lead to a weaker Rupee, higher inflation, and force the government to hike fuel prices, directly impacting everyday costs for consumers and businesses. * **BPCL's Profit Plunge...

Global Headwinds Push NIFTY Down, But Indian Economy and Companies Show Resilience * The **NIFTY 50 experienced its weakest performance in weeks**, dropping nearly two percent, primarily driven by global crude oil prices approaching $110 per barrel. This surge in oil prices, combined with global uncertainty, pushed the **Indian Rupee to a record low of over 96 against the US dollar**, leading to the first petrol and diesel price hike of ₹3 per liter in four years, fueling significant inflation worries. The market is also bracing for potentially higher interest rates globally, influenced by the hawkish stance of the US Federal Reserve. * **Domestic investor confidence sh...

**Indian Market Shows Resilience Amid Global Headwinds, Driven by Strong Domestic Investor Support** * The NIFTY 50 experienced a downward week, falling about 1.25%, largely influenced by rising global crude oil prices (hitting $105 a barrel) and a weakening Indian Rupee (nearing 95 against the US Dollar). These factors particularly impacted import-heavy sectors like aviation and cement. * Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued their selling trend, pulling out a record $22 billion this year, resulting in their lowest ownership in Indian equities in 14 years. * However, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) emerged as heroes, investing a significant ₹2.72 lakh crore in the first quarter, completely offsetting the FII selling. This ma...

Paytm finally posted a full-year profit of ₹552 crore in FY26. We break down the Q4 results, the distribution-only lending model, and the Soundbox moat.

PB Fintech, parent of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, announced Q4 FY26 and FY26 results on May 6, 2026. This episode breaks down revenue growth, PAT expansion, renewal and trail revenue, Paisabazaar EBITDA positivity, UAE profitability, and regulatory watchpoints including IRDAI dark-pattern guidance. This is informational commentary, not investment advice.

Indian Market Holds Strong, Driven by Local Investors Amid Global Pressures * **Nifty's Resilience & Local Strength:** The Indian Nifty 50 managed a modest gain of 0.74% this week, holding above the crucial 24,000 mark. This resilience was largely due to Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), who bought shares worth over ₹21,000 crore, absorbing significant selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) who pulled out ₹11,000 crore. This consistent domestic buying signifies a major shift, with Indian money becoming a stronger force in our markets, often through mutual funds. * **Global Tensions & Crude Oil Impact:** Geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to push crude oil prices higher. For India, a majo...

**Indian Market Shows Resilience as Domestic Investors Take the Reins Amidst Global Headwinds** * **Nifty 50's Rollercoaster Week:** The Indian market saw initial dips due to renewed US-Iran tensions and worries about rising input costs affecting company profits. However, it quickly recovered, ending the week with gains, thanks to falling crude oil prices (a big positive for India) and strong buying from domestic players. * **RBI's Cautious Approach:** India's central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), kept its key lending rate (repo rate) unchanged at 5.25% in April. They are in a "wait and watch" mode, carefully observing global events, especially the...

**Indian Markets Weather Global Storms with Strong Domestic SIPs and Mid-Cap Momentum** * **Global Headwinds Cause Jitters:** The NIFTY 50 and SENSEX saw a slight dip, mainly due to escalating US-Iran tensions and crude oil prices climbing above $100 a barrel. For India, a major oil importer, this raises inflation concerns and puts pressure on the economy. * **Domestic Investors Show Resilience:** Despite foreign investors pulling money out, Indian retail investors continued to show strong confidence. Monthly investments through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) into mutual funds crossed ₹26,000 crore for the second consecutive month, providing a crucial cushion to the market. * **SEBI Boosts Investor Transparency:** In...

**India's Market Shows Resilience, Driven by Domestic Growth and a Booming AI Future** * **Indian Market's Rollercoaster Week:** Despite initial wobbles from global factors like the US Fed's interest rate decision and West Asia tensions, the NIFTY 50 ended the week with a modest gain, closing just above 24,100. Easing crude oil prices and positive sentiment from state election results helped the market recover. * **Strong Economic Growth & Domestic Investor Power:** India's economy grew by a robust 7.8% in the last quarter of 2025, making it the world's fastest-growing major economy. While foreign investors (FIIs) continued to pull money out, Indian investors are stepping up, with...

**India's Market Weathers Global Headwinds with Local Strength and Key Stock Stories** * **NIFTY 50 Shows Resilience Amidst Global Jitters:** Despite international challenges like geopolitical tensions in West Asia pushing crude oil prices above $122 a barrel and causing the Indian Rupee to hit a new low of 95.34 against the dollar, the Indian NIFTY 50 demonstrated surprising strength. This resilience was largely due to strong buying by Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs), such as mutual funds and insurance companies, who acted as a crucial support system, countering the selling pressure from Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs). * **New SEBI Rules for Investor Protection:** Market regulator SEBI introduced...

**Indian Market Weathers Global Storms with Domestic Strength and Strategic Growth** * **Nifty's Rollercoaster Ride and Crude Oil Impact:** The Nifty 50 experienced a volatile week, initially dropping significantly due to a sharp rise in Brent crude oil prices, which surged past $120 and even touched $126 per barrel. This pushed the Indian rupee to a new low of 95.322 against the US dollar, as India is a major oil importer. However, news of a US-Iran ceasefire quickly brought crude prices down, providing a major relief to the market and easing concerns about inflation and the rupee. * **Market Resilience and Domestic Support:** Despite the week's...

India's Market Navigates Global Headwinds Amidst Domestic Digital Boom * **Market Overview & Macro Challenges:** The NIFTY 50 has seen mixed movements, but small-cap stocks and new-age tech companies showed strength, with the latter gaining nearly $10 billion in market value. However, despite a third consecutive US Federal Reserve rate cut (which usually attracts foreign capital), the Indian Rupee is depreciating. This is due to factors like continuous Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) outflows, soaring global crude oil prices (exacerbated by Iran tensions), and a generally strong US Dollar. A domestic heatwave also poses a risk to agriculture and food prices. * **Domestic Shifts & Sector Trends...

**NIFTY's Rollercoaster Week: Geopolitical Headwinds, FII Return, and Strategic AI Moves** * **NIFTY's Volatile Week:** The Indian market experienced significant swings, initially dipping 800-900 points due to rising geopolitical tensions (like the Iran-US situation) and surging crude oil prices (WTI near $95/barrel). This also weakened the Indian Rupee to a one-month low. However, the market staged a recovery later in the week, gaining nearly 8% over the last four weeks, though it remains slightly down for the full year. * **FIIs Return, DIIs Book Profits:** Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) showed renewed confidence by pumping over ₹3,370 crore into Indian equities. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DI...

**India's Market Shows Resilience Amidst Oil Shocks and AI Revolution** * **NIFTY 50's Strength:** India's benchmark NIFTY 50 index demonstrated impressive resilience over the past week, climbing nearly 0.81% to close just shy of 24,100, despite significant global challenges. This suggests investors are selectively backing companies with strong fundamentals. * **Global Headwinds:** Rising crude oil prices, fueled by ongoing conflicts in West Asia, pose a major concern for India. Higher oil costs mean more expensive imports, potentially leading to increased inflation, a weaker Rupee, and a wider current account deficit. Additionally, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions continue to influence how much foreign money...

Decoding NIFTY's Recent Dip: FPI Selling vs. India's Growth Story * The NIFTY 50 experienced significant volatility and closed in the red last week, primarily due to a "perfect storm" of factors including rising geopolitical tensions, subdued sentiment in the IT sector, and a massive ₹8,828 crore net selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) on April 24th alone. * Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) played a crucial role in preventing a sharper market fall, injecting over ₹4,700 crore on the same day, showcasing the growing strength and stability provided by India's own investors. * While the IT sector faced headwinds, the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, with comp...

**NIFTY's Rollercoaster: Global Pressures Meet India's Domestic Resilience** * **Market Tumble & Key Drivers:** The NIFTY 50 dropped nearly 2% and the Sensex over 2% last week, with a sharp 1000-point fall on Friday, signaling a "risk-off" mood as market fear (India VIX) spiked. This downturn was a "perfect storm" caused by disappointing quarterly results from IT companies, rising global crude oil prices, continuous selling by foreign investors (FIIs), and a weakening Indian Rupee. * **Foreign Investor Outflows & Rupee Weakness:** Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were significant net sellers, pulling out over ₹8,800 crore from the cash segment on a single day. This, coupled with a strengthening US Do...

**Understanding the NIFTY's Recent Dip: Global Shocks, IT's AI Challenge, and India's Growth Story** * **Market Wobble Explained:** The NIFTY 50 saw a significant fall last week, mainly due to rising global tensions pushing up crude oil prices (which is generally bad for India's economy) and disappointing earnings from big Indian IT companies like Infosys, which gave a weak future outlook. * **Who Bought, Who Sold:** Foreign investors (FIIs) pulled out a good chunk of money from the market. However, our local Indian investors (DIIs), including mutual funds, stepped in to buy, helping to prevent an even bigger market fall and showing faith...

Indian Markets: A Tug-of-War Between Local Growth and Global Pressures; Tech Giants Chart New Courses * **Overall Market Performance:** The NIFTY 50 experienced a mixed week. India's domestic economy remains robust, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showing accelerated growth in manufacturing and services. However, global headwinds like rising crude oil prices (a concern for oil-importing India) and geopolitical tensions led to the rupee weakening against the dollar and an HSBC downgrade for Indian equities. * **Foreign vs. Domestic Investors:** Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers, pulling out over ₹4,300 crore, but this was more a "quiet rotation" than an exit; they are in...

Indian Markets Navigate FII Exits, Strong Local Support, and AI's Shifting Tides in IT * **Market Volatility & Nifty's Recent Dip:** India's benchmark Nifty 50 saw a modest gain over the last five trading days but experienced sharp dips, breaking a three-day winning streak. Looking at the bigger picture, the Nifty has actually fallen by 6.6% in the past three months, signaling a volatile period for investors. * **Foreign Exodus vs. Domestic Resilience:** Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have been significant sellers, pulling out a massive $18.6 billion from Indian equities this year, with March seeing record outflows. However, Indian investors, especially through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs...

**NIFTY's Winning Streak: Global Peace Hopes, FII Comeback, and Domestic Strength Drive Markets** * The NIFTY 50 surged over 3% last week, closing above 24,500 with broad-based gains and midcap stocks outperforming. This rally was significantly boosted by global optimism from potential US-Iran peace talks, which led to a beneficial drop in crude oil prices for India. * After 38 consecutive sessions of selling, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net buyers, pumping in approximately ₹9,000 crore, signaling renewed confidence in the Indian market. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) booked profits, selling around ₹7,000 crore after a 13-session buying spree. * Indian markets are increasingly stable due to robust domestic inve...

Global Headwinds and Tech Transformation Drive NIFTY Swings, Wipro's AI Leap, and Cipla's Regulatory Focus. * **NIFTY's Volatile Week:** Despite ending almost flat around 24,364, the NIFTY 50 experienced significant drama, including a 3% surge followed by a retreat, leading to a 9% spike in market volatility. The index is currently finding it difficult to sustain levels above 24,400-24,500. * **Crude Oil and Geopolitics as Key Market Movers:** Global events, particularly crude oil price fluctuations and geopolitical tensions (like the US-Iran situation), are major drivers for the Indian market. As a large oil importer, India benefits from lower crude prices (reducing inflation, strengthening the rupee), while...

India's Markets Show Resilience: Nifty Up, Mid-Small Caps Surge, and SIPs Hit Record High * **Market Performance:** The NIFTY 50 saw a decent 1.2% gain, touching 24,353, with mid and small-cap stocks significantly outperforming (3.5-4.3% gains), indicating broader investor interest beyond large companies. * **RBI's Steady Hand:** India's central bank kept interest rates (repo rate) unchanged at 5.25%, providing stability, especially for real estate and home loan borrowers, and projected a strong 7.6% GDP growth for FY26. * **Mixed Global Signals & Rupee:** Hopes for peace in West Asia eased global worries, but the Indian Rupee weakened against the US Dollar (around 92.97) due to increased demand for dollars, partly...

**NIFTY's Steady Climb: Banks Lead the Way Amid Easing Tensions and Stable RBI Policy** * **Market Gains & Reduced Fear:** The NIFTY 50 and Sensex saw moderate gains for the second consecutive week, both closing over one percent higher. India's market fear gauge, the VIX, dropped significantly by 8.7 percent, indicating reduced investor anxiety. * **Geopolitical Relief & Cheaper Oil:** Easing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, led to a crucial drop in Brent crude oil prices below $100 a barrel. This is a big relief for India, a major oil importer, as it helps strengthen the rupee and potentially lowers inflation. * **RBI Maintains Stability:** The...

**India's Market Surges on Global Calm, RBI Support, and Strong Domestic Spending & Investing Trends** * **Broad Market Rally:** The NIFTY 50 and Sensex extended their winning streak for the second week, but it was the mid-cap and small-cap stocks that truly shined, with some small-cap indices surging nearly 13%. This indicates a healthy, broad-based market rally beyond just the big players. * **Global Tensions Ease & Rupee Strengthens:** Reduced geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, have improved global investor sentiment. Locally, the RBI's proactive measures to strengthen the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar are helping keep imports stable and making India an attractive...

Indian Markets Ride Oil Price Drop and Domestic Investor Wave, While AI Reshapes the IT Sector * **Market Overview & Oil Relief:** The NIFTY 50 showed flat movement this week, but a significant positive was the US-Iran ceasefire. This led to Brent crude oil prices dropping over 8% to around $68.50 a barrel, providing major relief for India as a large oil importer by easing inflation and strengthening the Indian Rupee against the US dollar. * **Domestic Investors Counter FII Outflows:** Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) continued to be net sellers, pulling out over ₹91,000 crore in the last month. However, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) stepped up, injecting ov...

Indian Market Navigates Global Headwinds with Strong Domestic Investor Support and Corporate Growth * **NIFTY 50 in a Tug-of-War:** India's main stock index, the NIFTY 50, has been volatile, struggling to break its late-February high. While a recent strong single-day surge brought cheer, the overall trend reflects cautious optimism mixed with market swings, driven by global tensions and domestic strength. * **Global Tensions Impact Crude and Rupee:** Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are causing crude oil prices to fluctuate. As a major oil importer, higher crude prices mean India pays more, weakening the Indian Rupee (USD/INR touched nearly 92.85). A weaker Rupee makes...

From Crude Shocks to Tech Resilience: Decoding India's Market Swings * **Market Volatility & Global Shocks:** The NIFTY 50 experienced a significant dip, falling over 400 points and briefly breaching the 24,000 mark. This volatility was largely driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly fears of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which caused crude oil prices to surge past $100 a barrel. * **India's Economic Headwinds:** As a major oil importer, India faces increased import costs, higher inflation, a widening current account deficit, and a weakening Rupee (which touched around 92.6 against the dollar) due to rising crude prices. Foreign investors (FIIs...

Indian Market Roars: Home Investors & Tata Titans Fuel NIFTY's Climb * **NIFTY 50's Strong Performance & Domestic Investor Power:** The NIFTY 50 surged nearly 6% this week, reclaiming the 23,800 mark, primarily driven by robust domestic investor inflows. Indian mutual fund assets under management grew by 12.2% this fiscal year, with equity fund inflows hitting over ₹40,000 crore in March and SIP contributions reaching a record ₹32,000 crore. This "desi power" from local investors is providing a stable foundation for the market, making it more resilient to global fluctuations. * **Steady RBI & Global Relief:** The Reserve Bank of India maintained its benchmark repo rate at 5.25%, signalling a focus on econ...

NIFTY's Rollercoaster Week: Geopolitical Swings, Domestic Strength, and TCS's Mixed Signals * **NIFTY's Wild Ride:** India's NIFTY 50 index saw a huge 6% jump, hitting new highs (briefly touching 26,000), thanks to hopes of a US-Iran ceasefire. But when those talks reportedly failed, the market quickly pulled back, bringing back worries about rising crude oil prices and inflation. * **Indian Investors Step Up:** While foreign investors (FIIs) continued selling Indian stocks heavily (pulling out ₹48,000 crore in early April and ₹1.22 lakh crore in March), our own Indian institutional investors (DIIs) bought ₹34,600 crore worth of shares. This shows how strong Indian money is becoming in supporting our market...

**Nifty Surges on Domestic Strength, While Cement Sector Eyes a Profitability Shift** * **Market Resilience:** The Nifty 50 surged over 6% last week, hitting new highs, primarily driven by strong buying from Indian institutional investors (DIIs) who offset significant selling by foreign investors (FIIs). This highlights the growing strength of domestic money in our markets. * **Global Pressures:** Rising global crude oil prices due to West Asia tensions are a concern for India, potentially leading to higher inflation and a weaker Rupee, impacting everyday expenses and company profits. Gold and silver, however, are gaining as safe havens. * **RBI's Steady Hand:** The Reserve Bank of...

Nifty Hits Five-Year High: Understanding Market Drivers and Divergent Stock Fortunes * **Nifty 50's Stellar Week:** The Indian market saw its best week in over five years, surging almost 6%. This rally was fueled by global optimism from tentative ceasefire hopes (US-Iran), a stable RBI repo rate at 5.25%, and SEBI reforms making it easier for foreign investors. * **Domestic Investors Lead the Charge:** While foreign investors (FIIs) were net sellers, domestic institutions (DIIs) and retail investors, especially through regular monthly investments (SIPs), provided strong support. This growing local participation is making Indian markets more resilient and less reliant on foreign money. * **Tata Chemicals...

**Indian Market Navigates Global Headwinds with Domestic Strength and AI Push** * The NIFTY 50 experienced a rollercoaster week, briefly crossing 23,000 before dipping, primarily due to a surge in global crude oil prices, which directly impacts India's economy through increased import costs and inflation worries. * The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained a steady hand, keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and adopting a 'neutral' stance. While projecting decent GDP growth, the RBI highlighted upside risks to inflation and downside risks to growth, mainly from global oil prices and geopolitical tensions. * Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) showed "fair-weather" behavior, offloading a significant ₹37,944 crore th...

**Indian Markets Hit New Highs, Buoyed by Falling Oil Prices and RBI Stability** * The **NIFTY 50 index soared past the 24,000 mark**, and the Sensex gained nearly 3,000 points, showcasing a strong market rally this past week. This surge was significantly helped by a **dramatic 16% drop in crude oil prices**, following a temporary ceasefire in global tensions, which is a huge positive for India's import bill and inflation control. * The **Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate (repo rate) unchanged at 5.25%**, providing stability and confidence to the market. While foreign investors (FIIs) continued to sell shares worth over ₹8,600 crore, our do...

Indian Market Shows Resilience Amidst Global Shocks, Driven by Domestic Investors and IT Sector Performance * **Nifty's Resilient Climb:** Despite global volatility and foreign selling, the Nifty 50 ended the week up 0.7% at 23,123.65, showing broad market strength with more stocks gaining than falling. * **Domestic Investors Cushion Foreign Selling:** Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers, pulling out over ₹8,100 crore, but Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) stepped in strongly, buying a similar amount. This highlights the Indian market's increasing self-reliance against external pressures. * **Global Headwinds: Oil & Rupee:** Geopolitical tensions in West Asia pushed crude oil prices to a record high of ₹10,800 per barrel, which coul...

**India's Market Navigates Global Headwinds with Strong Domestic Support** * **NIFTY 50 Shows Resilience Amidst Volatility:** The Indian stock market, represented by the NIFTY 50, experienced a volatile period but demonstrated strong recovery, even crossing the 22,800 mark recently. This bounce-back was partly due to hopes of easing tensions in the US-Iran conflict, which otherwise kept investors on edge. * **Geopolitical Tensions and Crude Oil Prices Remain Key Concerns:** Ongoing conflicts in West Asia, particularly involving the US and Iran, are pushing Brent crude oil prices to uncomfortable levels (around $109-$111 per barrel, with warnings of $130-$140). High crude prices are a major headache for...

Indian Market Resilient: DIIs Counter FII Exits Amidst Rising Crude and RBI Watch * **Market Resilience Amidst FII Exit:** Despite Foreign Investors (FIIs) pulling out significant funds (over ₹1.6 lakh crore last fiscal year), the Indian market has been cushioned by strong buying from Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) and retail investors. This "domestication of capital" is making our markets more stable and less vulnerable to global shocks. * **Global Pressures and RBI Stance:** Rising crude oil prices due to West Asia tensions are a major concern for India, potentially increasing import bills and inflation. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to ke...

**Nifty's Rollercoaster Ride: Global Tensions, Bellwether Blues, and India's Growth Story** * **Nifty's Volatile Week:** The Nifty 50 experienced a rollercoaster ride, ending the week with a small loss that masked significant intraday drama. It closed the fiscal year down 3.6% for FY26, with March witnessing a sharp correction. However, the new fiscal year began with a strong 1.6% gain on April 2nd, driven by easing global tensions, though some of these gains were later reversed as uncertainty resurfaced. * **Geopolitical Impact:** Global tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict, heavily influenced market sentiment. Initially, crude oil prices surged over 10% (a major inflation concern for oil-importing India...