Amid the stock market sell-off, the mutual fund industry in India had a tough February, with a decline of around Rs 3 lakh crore in overall assets under management (AUM).
The sell-off in the US stocks is not necessarily a signal that US economic risks have escalated significantly, but it has been because of the unwinding of extended positions in momentum and tech stocks, according to a report by UBS.
Indian stock markets declined sharply during the opening session on Tuesday following the strong sell-off in U.S. markets, reacting to the "Trump Uncertainty Discount" that is affecting global supply chains.
The Indian stock market has witnessed a massive sell-off since the beginning of 2025, leading to a loss of over Rs 50 lakh crore in market capitalization within just two months
The sell-off in Indian stocks is primarily technical in nature and reflects multiple compressions rather than any drastic macro issue, according to a recent report of 'Greed & Fear' by Jefferies.
Indian equity indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50, both ended in the red on Tuesday, due to the losses in banking, Auto, and financial sector stocks.
Amid the ongoing sell off by the foreign investors, if it coupled with a sharp surge in the crude price it could put India Balance of Payments (BoP) under significant pressure, highlighted a report by DSP Asset Managers.
The Sensex plunged by 662.81 points, ending the day at 79,402.29, while the Nifty fell 218.60 points to close at 24,180.80. Among Nifty-listed companies, only 12 stocks advanced, whereas 38 stocks declined, reflecting a broad-based sell-off across sectors.
Foreign investors continued selling in the Indian equities market this week, though the pace has slowed compared to the previous week, according to data from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL).
Indian stock indices took a sharp hit Friday, the last trading day of the current week, with all sectoral indices closing deep in the red. The sell-off was broad-based, with the banking and energy sectors taking the biggest hit.