Indian stocks emerge as an AI hedge as global markets slide

Global investors are pulling back from artificial intelligence investments amid a wider market sell-off, prompting them to look at alternative regions. Analysts note that India's stock market has lower exposure to the AI sector compared to other Asian markets like South Korea and Taiwan, making it an attractive hedge. Factors such as falling global oil prices, lower U.S. Treasury yields, and improved corporate earnings are further boosting confidence in Indian equities. Foreign investors have recently turned net buyers after pulling funds earlier in the year, supporting benchmarks like the Nifty 50 as other global markets enter corrections or bear territory.