New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The Indian stock market has been witnessing a sharp correction, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 declining by 2.4% each so far this year. This downturn has been largely driven by persistent selling by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), who have pulled out over Rs.88,100 crore from the domestic stock market since the start of 2025.

Other key factors weighing on stock market sentiment include the looming threat of a global trade war, rising US Treasury yields, a strengthening US dollar, a weakening rupee, disappointing corporate earnings, and weak domestic economic growth.

Amid this uncertainty, gold prices have surged around 11% year-to-date (YTD), outperforming equities and attracting investors seeking a...