Dalal Street sees sharp selloff as rising oil and dollar rush hurt sentiment
- Posted on May 13, 2026
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Dalal Street sees sharp selloff as rising oil and dollar rush hurt sentiment
The Indian rupee hit a record low for the second consecutive day, while key equity indices experienced their biggest single-day fall in six weeks. This decline was triggered by uncertainty surrounding US-Iran peace talks, which pushed oil prices higher, and Prime Minister Modi's austerity call, eroding market confidence and prompting dollar buying.