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Nifty breaks below 23K! Experts see more pain ahead, predict 21K levels on these 3 factors

IN · 2026-09-29

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Key takeaway

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  1. Step 1 · The triggerUS bond yields rise, lifting the global risk-free rate and triggering foreign outflows from Indian equities.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe rupee weakens and Indian borrowing costs rise as capital exits, while high crude prices push up import bills and corporate input costs.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onIndian SMEs see higher fuel and import costs, and those exposed to rural demand face softer sales as monsoon concerns hit consumption.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youSME margins compress as both input costs rise and sales slow, especially for those with high import or rural exposure.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: LiveMint Markets

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