- The Indian stock market continues its downward trend for the fifth consecutive session on Thursday, May 9, with the Nifty 50 index and BSE Sensex both opening lower.
- The Nifty Bank index has been under selling pressure for seven straight sessions, losing 1900 points.
- Stock market experts attribute this decline to factors such as the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, FIIs’ selling, a bounce back in US dollar rates, hawkish US Fed fueling treasury yields, unimpressive Q4 results 2024 season, and a rising India VIX Index.
Indian stock market sees fifth straight session of decline, with the Nifty 50 index and BSE Sensex both opening lower. Experts attribute this to factors such as the ongoing Lok Sabha elections and FIIs’ selling.
Why is the stock market falling?
According to Saurabh Jain, Vice President of research at SMC Global Securities, there are several reasons for the drag on the Indian stock markets. These include the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, continuous selling by FIIs, not so impressive Q4 results season, hawkish US Fed, and rising VIX India Index.
Top 5 reasons for the stock market fall
1] Lok Sabha elections: The Indian stock market has already discounted the victory of BJP-led NDA in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. Now, the Indian stocks are in overbought condition and hence premature profit booking has triggered on Dalal Street.
2] FIIs’ selling: FIIs are selling heavily this month as they have remained net sellers on all sessions in May 2024.
3] Hawkish US Fed: Hawkish talks by some US Fed officials recently have put extra pressure on the Indian stocks.
4] Non-impressive Q4 results 2024: The current Q4 results for the 2024 season have gone without any surprise.
5] Rising VIX Index: The continuous rise in the VIX Index has also put doubt among the fresh buyers.
Conclusion
The Indian stock market is currently experiencing a downturn, with several factors contributing to this trend. These include the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, FIIs’ selling, a bounce back in US dollar rates, hawkish US Fed fueling treasury yields, unimpressive Q4 results 2024 season, and a rising India VIX Index. Investors are advised to consult with certified experts before making any investment decisions, as market conditions can change rapidly and individual circumstances may vary.
