Indian shares slide as US growth concerns, foreign sell-off weigh
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Feb 24 2025
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Source: Reuters
Market Performance: India's benchmark indexes, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, closed lower for the fifth consecutive session due to concerns over U.S. economic growth and persistent foreign investor selling, reaching their lowest levels in nearly eight months.
Sector Impact: Major sectors like financials and information technology experienced significant declines, while mid-cap and small-cap indexes also fell; however, auto stocks showed a slight increase amid previous losses related to tariff concerns.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
