India's stock markets continued their losing streak for the sixth consecutive day on Thursday. The downward trend is largely attributed to concerns over foreign investor exits and global market dynamics.

Benchmark stock market indices ended on a weak note for the sixth straight session as concerns over FII outflows and high retail inflation continued to dampen the mood on Dalal Street. Concerns over retail inflation led to a sharp decline in FMCG stocks during the trading session.

Among the sectors, FMCG, power, PSU banks, and oil & gas were the biggest laggards, shedding between 0.3 percent and 1 percent. Heavyweights like Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Tata Consumer Products, Nestle India, BPCL, and Britannia were among the top losers ...

Indian stock markets opened slightly lower on Thursday, continuing a downward trend driven by corporate earnings downgrades, higher inflation, and foreign fund outflows. Analysts suggest the downturn might persist until February,