FMCG and pharma stocks have surged up to 23% over the last month, proving their defensive strength, while the Nifty50 has declined amid high volatility and a 27% rise in the India VIX. The Nifty FMCG and Pharma indices have gained 8% and 7.7%, respectively, versus a 0.11% drop in the broader Nifty.
Dollar flat near one-week high as investors await Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut
The euro and sterling were subdued near one-week lows against the greenback, last at $1.1652 and $1.3597, respectively, though both remained on track for a