Nifty closed positively at 23,250, with India VIX dropping 6.7%, indicating lower volatility. Analysts see support at 23,000 and resistance at 23,340-23,500, favoring a buy-on-dips strategy amid pre-budget optimism in infrastructure and consumer stocks.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while
December 12, 2025