The rupee added pressure, ending at a record low of 95.31 against the US dollar. Heavy selling was seen in Titan, IndiGo, SBI, and Bharti Airtel, while Sun Pharma, TCS, and Infosys managed modest gains. Vodafone Idea defied the trend, surging 8% on massive volumes amid reports of capital infusion plans. Analysts noted that geopolitical tensions, crude volatility, and PM Modi’s austerity appeal weighed on sentiment, leaving markets vulnerable to further downside. Overall, the session highlighted fragility in investor confidence and heightened sensitivity to global developments.
