India struggles to shake off pessimism after $1.3 trillion stock market rout

Global fund managers remain cautious about Indian stocks despite lower valuations from a prolonged losing streak. Economic slowdown, profit downgrades, and potential US tariffs continue to weigh on the market. Meanwhile, traders are flocking to undervalued Chinese stocks amid a bull run driven by AI developments. Foreign investors have pulled nearly $15 billion from India this year, pushing outflows to surpass last year's record.