Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Monday, August 17, as persistent concerns over elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment. The decline extended the Nifty 50’s losing run to five consecutive sessions, while the Sensex also closed in negative territory after a volatile trading session. The BSE Sensex...
Indian benchmark equity indices opened lower on Tuesday as elevated crude oil prices and renewed geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. The Sensex and Nifty came under pressure in early trading, with investors adopting a cautious approach amid concerns over developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty over negotiations between the United States and...
Indian equity markets opened lower on Thursday as a sharp rise in international crude oil prices and renewed concerns over escalating tensions in West Asia weakened investor sentiment and increased risk aversion. The benchmark indices came under pressure in early trading, with the BSE Sensex falling 230.95 points, or around 0.30 per cent, to 76,521.02....
Indian benchmark equity indices began Tuesday’s trading session on a positive note, extending recent gains as sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and buying in heavyweight banking and information technology stocks strengthened market sentiment. Positive global market trends also contributed to the optimistic mood among investors, encouraging fresh buying across several key sectors. The domestic...
In a significant policy move aimed at strengthening foreign capital inflows and enhancing the attractiveness of India’s debt market, the central government has announced the removal of capital gains tax and withholding tax on investments made by eligible foreign investors in government securities. The decision comes at a time when policymakers are seeking to reinforce...