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Indian Investors Sell Stocks Amid Currency Depreciation, Modi Signals

Published Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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Indian equity markets experienced a fourth consecutive day of stock selling by investors, resulting in declines for the Nifty 50 and Sensex. This market activity coincided with the Indian currency depreciating to a new record low. Prime Minister Modi's call for reduced foreign exchange-guzzling purchases may have further influenced investor behavior, as Foreign Institutional Investor outflows from Indian equities have now exceeded ₹2 lakh crore.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Indian equity investors sold stocks for the fourth consecutive day, causing Nifty 50 and Sensex to decline.
  • The Indian currency depreciated to a new low.
  • Prime Minister Modi appealed for reduced foreign exchange-guzzling purchases.
  • Foreign Institutional Investor interest in Indian equities, measured by the net outflows, has crossed over ₹2 lakh crore as of May 12, 2026.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • The HinduCenter-Left

    Indian equity investors sold stocks for the fourth consecutive day, leading to declines in Nifty 50 and Sensex. This occurred as the currency depreciated to a new low, potentially exacerbated by Prime Minister Modi's appeal for reduced foreign exchange-guzzling purchases. Foreign Institutional Investor outflows from Indian equities have surpassed ₹2 lakh crore as of May 12, 2026.

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