The housing market data was hotter than expected, while an S&P Global survey showed business activity slowing to a nine-month low in January as prices rose. However, firms reported increased hiring, supporting the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach to monetary policy this year.
Gainers & Losers: Motilal Oswal, SBI Life among 7 stocks in action on Friday
Indian benchmark indices declined for the second consecutive session, with the Sensex shedding nearly 600 points amid rising geopolitical tensions. Stocks like SBI Life and