Excess liquidity weighing on Indian equities, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Indian markets moved lower in a monetary policy development.
· Business Today Mkts
Benchmark equity indices have declined nearly 12% in 2026, despite resilient economic growth amid trade-related uncertainty and geopolitical disruptions.
The analysis
Rate decisions ripple straight into banks, NBFCs and every rate-sensitive sector — from real estate to autos.
Market context
- The immediate tone of coverage reads negative.
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