The Indian markets experienced significant volatility over the past fortnight

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Benchmarks remained range-bound with a downward tilt as FIIs persisted with their selling, accumulating a total of  ₹34,000 crore in outflows over the fortnight

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In the past month and a half, the Indian equity market has experienced a significant decline, with major frontline indices dropping around 8 per cent and the broader market indices falling even further.

The markets faced a five-day losing streak as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) persisted with heavy selling in Indian equities

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The recent decline in the Indian equity market has been a jolt for many investors, and understandably

Recent data releases from the U.S. have reinforced expectations for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, lifting market sentiment in the past fortnight.

Two years ago, in October 2022, inflation was soaring above 8 per cent, the Federal Reserve was aggressively raising interest rates, and the S&P 500 had plunged 25 per cent from its peak. However, this challenging environment eventually gave way to a new bull market that persists till today.

The last fortnight proved to be one of the most challenging periods for the Indian markets, with benchmarks experiencing a sharp five-day losing streak, plunging nearly 6 per cent.