Oil prices increased on Friday, yet were poised for a fourth consecutive weekly drop, driven by weaker global fuel demand as indicated by recent manufacturing data from the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Concerns about Chinese demand and potential supply disruptions in the Middle East further influenced the market outlook.
Market wrap: Sensex closes flat, Nifty holds 23,400; Titan, Eternal lead gains
Indian stock markets finished the trading session with minor gains. The Sensex and Nifty saw fluctuations throughout the day before settling higher. India VIX, a