Domestic investors bought over $30 billion worth of stocks in the first half, helping to prop up the market. But this month, overseas investors have taken the baton, pouring in over $5 billion on hopes that Indian companies will deliver stronger earnings and that a fall in crude oil prices will help narrow the country’s current account deficit.
Sensex marginally lower in early trade, Nifty below 24,700; FMCG cos drag
The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex opened 47.34 points or 0.06% lower at 81,661.78, while the broader Nifty 50 index opened at 24,669.75, lower by 8.05
December 9, 2024