Nifty 50 down 8% from record high: What’s behind the drop? Should investors buy or hold back? Experts share insights

The Indian stock market benchmark Nifty 50 index dropped 8 per cent from its all-time high, driven by heavy foreign selling, disappointing earnings, and geopolitical tensions. Over ₹1 lakh crore has been withdrawn by FPIs, marking the largest outflow since the pandemic crash.