Indian shares face weak October amid rising short bets
Indian equities head into October facing selling pressure as foreign investors build heavy short positions and foreign outflows reach billions. Markets struggle amid a global bond rout and weak September derivatives expiry.
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India's benchmark Nifty 50 tumbled 6.7% during the September derivative series, heading toward a weak October amid heavy foreign selling. The drop marked the worst performance among Asian markets as investors grappled with a global bond rout. The cautious positioning points to continued selling pressure unless broader global sentiment shifts.
