India, June 3 -- Indian equity markets came under pressure on Wednesday as investors turned cautious amid a combination of global and domestic headwinds. Fresh concerns over a proposed U.S. tariff framework, rising crude oil prices, and escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened risk appetite across the market.

Adding to the uncertainty, foreign institutional investors continued their selling spree in Indian equities, while the rupee weakened against the U.S. dollar. The prospect of additional U.S. duties on Indian exports, along with concerns over higher inflation and import costs due to elevated crude prices, further weighed on market sentiment.

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