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India's finance minister blames liquidity for weak stock market

Nirmala Sitharaman, India's finance minister, said excess liquidity and easy exits have held back equity markets. She also flagged continued capital outflows as a major risk for 2027.

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What happened

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman blamed easy exits and excess liquidity for the underperformance of the country's equity market. She said continued capital outflows are among the biggest risks facing India in 2027.

Why it matters

The remarks point to foreign capital leaving India as a significant risk for the country's markets. The stock market's sluggish performance is the concern the reports highlight.

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