<h1>Equity benchmarks slip as FII outflows, proposed higher US H-1B fees and tariff rhetoric pressure IT and large caps</h1> Equity benchmarks fell after early gains as persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and proposed higher US H-1B visa fees, coupled with tariff rhetoric, heightened market risk and pressured IT and select large-cap sectors. Market movements reflect cross-border regulatory and trade policy developments that may affect investor duties, disclosure obligations and compliance with foreign investment norms. Continued FII selling raises questions about market stability and potential regulatory responses by securities and trade authorities to protect market integrity and investor confidence.