Indian benchmarks indices ended lower on Wednesday, as advances in heavyweight financials and oil and gas firms were offset by losses in consumer stocks. Investors stayed cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s three-day monetary policy meeting, which commenced today, with expectations of an impending rate cut.
Onion prices rise 20% in past two weeks as rains damage crop
Pune’s onion prices have surged by approximately 20% in the last two weeks due to crop damage from heavy rains, leading to reduced market arrivals.
June 2, 2025