The Nifty now trades at about 17.5 times one-year forward earnings, below its 15-year average of around 19.6 times. India's premium over other emerging markets has also narrowed to a 10-year low. So, the market is certainly cheaper than it was.

The Nifty now trades at about 17.5 times one-year forward earnings, below its 15-year average of around 19.6 times. India's premium over other emerging markets has also narrowed to a 10-year low. So, the market is certainly cheaper than it was.

Among sectors, gains were seen in Nifty Realty, Nifty Auto, Nifty Metals, Nifty Private Bank and Nifty FMCG, while Nifty IT, Nifty Pharma dn Nifty Oil & Gas reeled under selling pressure.

This divergence tells us FPIs are not exiting India; they are becoming selective. The selling in the secondary market is a global story, not an India story, Dheeraj Gaur, Chief Investment Strategy Officer at Choice Wealth told NDTV Profit in an exclusive email interview.

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Meanwhile, oil prices remained elevated despite a modest pullback.Brent crude oil was down 0.93% at $106.04 a barrel at last check, keeping energy prices and their potential impact on inflation and global growth in focus.

The Nifty 50 fell to its lowest level in 117 sessions and traded at levels last seen on April 7. The Sensex reached its lowest level in 73 sessions, falling to levels last seen on June 11.

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Nifty Metal rose 2.22%, while Nifty Realty, Nifty Private Bank and Nifty PSU Bank gained between 1.14% and 1.52%. Nifty IT fell 0.97%, while Nifty Media declined 0.47%.

The sharp uptick in the share price came amid heavy volumes on the counter. On BSE, 123.50 lakh shares worth Rs 111.92 crore changed hands on BSE at the time of writing the report.

SS Retail also delivered a strong listing, opening at Rs 624 on the NSE, a 47.17% premium to its issue price of Rs 424. On the BSE, the stock debuted at Rs 639.10, representing a 50.73% premium.

Broader markets also ended lower, with the Nifty Small Cap 100 index settling 0.21% lower and the Nifty Mid Cap index closing 0.09% lower.