Domestic markets saw a steady rise in August, with the Sensex gaining nearly 1%. Smallcap stocks outperformed, with 197 of them offering double-digit returns, and some even rising over 50%. Analysts maintain a positive outlook due to domestic inflows and potential Fed rate cuts in the September meeting.
Rupee touches one-week high; RBI plans to ease dollar bids
The rupee hit a one-week high as expectations of RBI measures to curb oil refiners’ dollar demand boosted sentiment and eased pressure on the currency.