Stock markets slide in early trade tracking weak global peers, foreign fund outflows
Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline due to weak global trends and significant foreign institutional investor outflows. Geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia continues to weigh on investor sentiment.
Why it matters
Market volatility in India reflects broader global economic instability and the impact of geopolitical tensions on emerging market capital flows.
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early deals on Thursday (June 4, 2026), tracking weak trends in global markets amid continuing uncertainty in West Asia and relentless foreign fund outflows.
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