New Delhi, Aug. 19 -- The Indian stock market, which had delivered positive returns for 10 consecutive years, is struggling to sustain momentum in 2026 amid an increasingly unfavourable market environment, marked by persistent selling from overseas investors, elevated crude oil prices, low exposure to AI, a record-low rupee and subdued domestic market drivers.

The Indian stock market has also been facing pressure from stretched valuations and heightened global uncertainty, with geopolitical tensions and higher global bond yields adding to the risk-off mood.

Even though the June quarter results came in ahead of analysts' estimates, they failed to revive investor sentiment, as investors appear to be finding better opportunities elsewhere ...