GENERAL24 Sept 2026
H1 digest: West Asia shock leaves first half of FY27 on a cliffhanger | Stock Market News
India's first half of FY27 ended under pressure. The West Asia war, now seven months old, pushed Brent crude to average $92 a barrel, while foreign investors pulled out ₹60,847 crore — nearly double last year. Nifty gained just 3%, and company margins fell to 8.7% in Q1. Watch your costs and pricing; revisit your contracts early.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Foreign portfolio investors pulled out ₹60,847 crore from Indian markets in H1 FY27, nearly double the ₹35,000 crore seen in H1 FY26.
- Brent crude averaged $92 a barrel in H1 FY27, which was 35% higher than the $67 average in H1 FY26.
- India Inc's net profit margin dropped to a three-year low of 8.7% in Q1 FY27, down 170 basis points from 10.4% a year earlier.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Review your cost and pricing contracts now, especially where fuel, freight and packaging costs bite, so you can plan how much of the rise you may pass on to customers.
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