Private bank shares slid after quarterly results, pulling benchmark indices sharply lower. Elevated crude prices and uncertain foreign flows deepened investor caution.

Indian equity benchmarks fell on Monday as investors tracked oil prices, US yields and foreign outflows. The slide came despite a firmer rupee, keeping focus on inflation, rates and near-term market direction.

Indian equities fell sharply on Thursday after the RBI raised the repo rate and shifted to calibrated tightening. Higher crude prices, continued FII selling and rupee weakness have added to investor caution.

Indian equities fell after the RBI raised the repo rate and shifted its stance to calibrated tightening. The reaction highlighted investor concern over further tightening, a weaker rupee, rising crude and continued foreign selling.