# Five reasons India’s stock market is sinking despite economic growth

https://mins.news/en/item/87369

- BBC News, 2026-10-05 23:13 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwp9g5p1gy7yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> India’s economy is expanding by more than 7%, yet its equity market is among the worst-performing major markets in 2026. The Sensex and Nifty had fallen for eight consecutive weeks. High oil prices, disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, rising global interest rates, a weaker rupee, foreign withdrawals and relatively expensive valuations are weighing on Indian shares.

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