Indian equity markets closed the week lower on mixed global cues, and after the RBI MPC’s announcement, on the back of downward revision in growth forecasts and hiked inflation projections. This overpowered the government’s introduction of a retrospective tax exemption for Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) earning income from government securities. Key benchmark indices BSE Sensex and

Indian equity markets closed the week marginally lower, as investors responded to mixed signals surrounding a potential U.S.–Iran peace deal. While U.S.–Iran diplomatic talks continued alongside renewed U.S. strikes on missile sites and mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, market participants remained cautiously optimistic that the U.S. and Iran could reach a framework soon.

The Indian equity markets posted weekly gains led by IT and financial shares, as signs of progress in talks between the US and Iran to end the nearly three-month-long war supported the market sentiment. NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.32% while the BSE Sensex gained ​0.24%. Broader market indices, BSE 150 Midcap rose 1.09% while BSE 250 Smallcap

The Indian equity markets closed the week in the red, snapping their three-week consolidation trend, weighed down by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, surging crude oil prices, continued weakness in the rupee, and mounting inflation concerns. Key benchmark indices BSE SENSEX and Nifty 50 lost 2.70% and 2.20% respectively. Broader market indices, BSE 150