Despite more than half of Nifty stocks being in bearish phases, the index is only down 16% due to the weightage of few major stocks like RIL, HDFC Bank, and TCS. Factors contributing to the decline include stretched valuations, underwhelming earnings, and persistent foreign investor selling.
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