Top 10@10 | A market sell-off, a political milestone and a world on edge

Indian equities slipped to nearly two-month lows as foreign investors continued to pull money out and global sentiment remained fragile. The Sensex and Nifty ended deep in the red, while rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions added to investor caution.

Away from Dalal Street, the news cycle remained equally busy. From a major political milestone for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to escalating tensions in West Asia, fresh concerns for the global aviation industry and key policy developments at home, there was plenty for investors and policymakers to digest.

Markets slide as FIIs exit

Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday, extending losses for a second straight session as broad-based selling dragged the Sensex and Nifty to their lowest levels in nearly two months. Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹5,555.67 crore, while domestic institutions purchased ₹5,165.24 crore, helping cushion some of the downside.

Closing Bell: Broad-based selling sends Sensex, Nifty to two-month lows

Indian equity benchmarks ended sharply lower on Monday, extending their losing streak to a second consecutive session as broad-based selling pressure pushed both the Sensex and Nifty to their lowest levels in nearly two months.

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Also read: Rupee gives up Friday's gains, opens 37 paise weaker against dollar

DIIs invest ₹5,165 crore in equities as FPIs withdraw ₹5,556 crore

Domestic institutional investors (DIIs) remained strong buyers in Indian equities on June 8, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continued to pare holdings, according to exchange data on Monday, June 8.

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What to watch tomorrowMarkets head into Tuesday searching for fresh triggers.

Several stocks, including RVNL, JSW Energy, HCLTech and Grasim, will be in focus after announcing fresh orders, investments and expansion plans. Traders will also watch whether the Nifty can hold above the key 23,000 level, while expectations of sizeable foreign exchange inflows in the coming months could influence broader sentiment.

Stocks to Watch for June 9: NLC India, RVNL, HCLTech, JSW Energy and more

From RVNL securing a ₹221 crore EPC contract to JSW Energy commissioning a wind blade manufacturing facility in Gujarat and Grasim approving a ₹3,094 crore expansion of its Lyocell business, here are the stocks set to remain in focus ahead of Tuesday's trading session.

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Nifty Prediction For June 9: 23,000 holds the key to prevent a fall down to 22,800 levels

It was only a few sessions ago that we were talking to you about the Nifty looking to cross the 23,700 - 23,800 congestion zone on the upside for a move back towards the 24,000 mark. For a brief period, that did happen too. That's the more important part, the period was brief.

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Up to $50 billion forex flows: Analysts welcome moves by the government, RBI

A series of recent measures by the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) could pave the way for substantial foreign exchange inflows into India, with brokerages and economists estimating potential inflows of $40-50 billion over the coming months.

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Beyond the marketThe broader picture remains just as important.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to complete 4,399 days in office on June 10, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru as India's longest-serving democratically elected prime minister. Global aviation is grappling with rising fuel costs and fresh disruptions, while the Delhi High Court has taken up a plea linked to CBSE evaluation concerns. In West Asia, tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, keeping global markets and policymakers on edge.

Airline profits to fall 50% on the back of Middle East war, fuel prices: IATA's 2026 forecast

Global airline profits expected to drop to $23 billion from $45 billion last year as soaring jet fuel costs and regional disruptions squeeze margins.

Read more Curefoods delays IPO plans amid West Asia uncertainty, explores private fundraise: Sources

Ankit Nagori-led food services company Curefoods has delayed its planned initial public offering (IPO) amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and is now evaluating a fresh pre-IPO funding round, sources told CNBC-TV18.

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The economics of longevity: How India changed during Narendra Modi's 4,399 days in office

On June 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will complete 4,399 days in office, overtaking Jawaharlal Nehru's 4,398-day tenure and becoming India's longest-serving democratically elected prime minister.

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ALSO READ: India's capital markets story: The quiet transformation of the PM Modi yearsDelhi HC seeks CBSE reply on student union plea over evaluation process; hearing on June 12

The Delhi High Court on Monday, June 8, agreed to hear a plea filed by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged irregularities in the CBSE evaluation process.

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Israel strikes Mahshahr petrochemical complex; Iran responds with attacks on plant in Israel's Haifa city

Israel said it carried out fresh strikes on military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, June 8, hours after Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel.The Mahshahr petrochemical complex in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province was hit in the attacks.

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Also read: Iran declares end of military operations against Israel

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