A net foreign outflow of Rs 1,708 crore pushed the market lower, while domestic money poured in Rs 3,045 crore, according to BSE data.
The RBI’s weekend measures lifted the rupee by over ₹1 in early trade, but the rally evaporated as indices turned red by mid‑session.
Smallcap and midcap indices attracted buying interest, stiffening the slide in large‑cap stocks and narrowing the spread.
Investor wealth rose by a mere Rs 14,000 crore to ₹365.5 lakh crore, marking a marginal gain amid the dip.
Analysts warn of continued volatility as RBI monitors liquidity; the next earnings cycle will probe the market’s resilience.