The benchmark equity indices closed higher for the week, after the Reserve Bank of India Monetary Policy Committee slashed the key lending rate by 50 basis point to bring it to 5.5%.  On weekly basis, the BSE benchmark rose 0.90 per cent, while Nifty went up by 1.02 per cent. Broader market indices outperformed the

India’s benchmark equity indices declined for the second week in a row, but logged a third straight monthly gain, supported by steady institutional inflows and earnings momentum despite geopolitical and trade concerns. On the weekly basis, the BSE benchmark declined 0.33 per cent, while Nifty dipped 0.41 per cent. In the broader market, the BSE

Indian equity markets declined this week due to growing concerns over the U.S. budget proposal. Investor sentiment weakened as the proposed U.S. budget bill, despite including both tax relief and spending cuts, sparked concerns over rising national debt and a potential economic slowdown, driving up the U.S. Treasury yields amid muted demand for long-term bonds.

India’s benchmark equity indices ended the week higher as India and Pakistan called for ceasefire following four days of cross border tension. Progression in tariff talks between US and China also contributed to what was Sensex and Nifty’s highest jump since 2021. In terms of weekly performance, the Nifty 50 gained 4.21% and the Sensex