Indian stocks fell for the eighth session amid escalating trade tensions after Trump proposed reciprocal tariffs. Concerns about the impact on India kept investors cautious despite Modi's discussions on easing tariffs and increasing U.

Foreign outflows have surged, exceeding $10 billion so far this year, with no signs of easing. Though domestic inflows have provided some support, they have been insufficient to counter the broad-based decline in share prices.

Although the new deals between India - US comes as a positive factor, the Indian stock market witnessed yet another intense bearish trend on5. Sensex dropped by more than 600 points, while Nifty 50 shed over 216 points.