Markets Plunge for Fifth Week, Rupee Hits Record Low Amid US-Iran Tensions

• Indian markets experienced their longest losing streak since August 2025, declining for the fifth consecutive week.
• The BSE Sensex dropped 1.27% to 73,583.22, and Nifty 50 fell 1.27% to 22,819.60.
• Key factors include fading hopes for US-Iran conflict resolution, sharp rupee depreciation, persistent FII outflows, and rising crude oil prices.
• The Indian rupee hit a new all-time low of 94.84 against the US dollar, settling at 94.81.
• FIIs offloaded shares worth ₹24,596.46 crore, while DIIs purchased equities worth ₹26,897.05 crore.