Indian benchmark indices opened the week with the Nifty index declining amid widespread selling pressures. Analysts indicate that a break below 22,700 could lead to intensified selling, potentially dragging the index towards 22,400. Meanwhile, the India VIX rose 12.1% to reflect increased market fear levels. Foreign portfolio investors net sold shares worth Rs 5,353 crore, while domestic institutional investors were net buyers at Rs 5189 crore.