Among sectoral indices, BSE Metal index zoomed 5 per cent, followed by a 4 per cent rally in Capital Goods and Power indices each. Energy, utilities, finance and industrial stocks added 3 per cent each during the week. In the BSE 500 index, about 290 stocks settled in the green, whereas others dropped during the four trading sessions; 15 stocks were able to register double-digit gains, whereas only two plunged 10 per cent or more.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while
December 12, 2025