Indian Stocks Lose Up to 16% as Analysts Turn Cautious

India’s main stock indexes have fallen sharply from their record highs.

The Sensex and Nifty are now near six-month lows.

Investors are worried because oil prices have risen and global events remain uncertain.

India imports more than 80% of the crude oil it uses.

Expensive oil can raise inflation and increase costs for companies and the country.

Foreign investors have also been selling shares, adding pressure to the market.

A measure called India VIX has risen, showing that investors expect bigger price swings.

Analysts say investors should be careful and favor financially strong companies until conditions become clearer.