Rising crude oil prices, renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, persistent foreign fund outflows and a weakening rupee emerged as the key concerns influencing market direction. Alongside benchmark indices, broader markets and several sectoral indices also witnessed declines, reflecting widespread caution among investors.

Corporate developments, including HCL Technologies’ quarterly earnings and strategic announcements, remained in focus despite the broader market weakness.

Currency movements, inflation data, trade figures and foreign institutional investor activity added further layers to the market narrative. The developments collectively highlighted how external shocks, macroeconomic indicators and company-specific events can simultaneously shape market performance.

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