Indian Stock Markets Hit 8-Week Losing Streak, Longest Since Dot-Com Bubble Era

The streak's historical rarity and duration amplify retail investor pain in a major emerging market and raise concerns about capital outflows, currency stability, and commodity exposure. The convergence of FII selling, rupee depreciation, and elevated oil prices signals vulnerabilities in India's external balances and inflation dynamics. The market stress resonates globally as India faces capital flight pressures similar to broader emerging market challenges, with implications for regional growth, policy responses, and foreign investor sentiment toward high-beta markets.