<h1>Stock Markets Slip on Profit-Taking and Foreign Fund Outflows Amid Mixed Global Trends and Trade Deal News</h1> Stock markets declined in early trading due to profit-taking in major stocks and continued foreign fund outflows. Key indices fell despite a positive start, with several leading companies experiencing losses while others gained. A recent earnings report showed a notable profit increase for a major IT firm, though its full-year revenue forecast was lowered. Meanwhile, India and the UK are set to sign a free trade agreement to facilitate exports of labor-intensive goods at concessional rates and reduce import costs on certain British products, aiming to double bilateral trade by 2030. Foreign investors sold significant shares recently, while domestic investors made substantial purchases. Global markets showed mixed trends, with some Asian indices rising and US markets closing higher. Oil prices edged upward slightly.