# Investors booked profits amid lingering doubts over the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire and a.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- Brent crude rebounded nearly 3% to just under $98 a barrel, reviving inflation concerns.
- Foreign institutional investors marked their 26th consecutive session of net selling on Wednesday.
- India VIX dropped sharply to 19.69 from over 24 earlier in the week, signaling reduced volatility.
- Domestic institutional investors bought ₹4,168 crore on Wednesday, offsetting FII selling pressure.

**Companies:** Infosys, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, NTPC, Hindalco, Max Healthcare, Adani Ports, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance
**Countries:** India, United States, Iran

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