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  • Nifty 50 Index Faces Pressure Amid Rising Indian Bond Yields and Rupee Decline
    May 19, 2026, 12:21 AM EDT. The Nifty 50 Index fell to ₹23,650, down 10% from this year's peak, amid economic concerns stemming from the US-Iran war and India's reliance on Gulf oil. Inflation rose to 3.48% in April, the fastest in over a year, raising expectations of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interest rate hikes. Indian bond yields surged, with 10-year yields climbing to 7.13%, the highest since May 2024, raising borrowing costs for companies. Concurrently, the Indian rupee weakened significantly, with USD/INR reaching a record 96.35, reducing foreign investor attractiveness. Technical analysis shows a bearish double-top pattern on the Nifty 50, suggesting potential further declines toward ₹23,000 support.

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