The Reserve Bank of India announced it will purchase Rs 1.25 lakh crore government bonds in open market operations (OMO) in four tranches spread across May, the calendar likely aimed to drive down yields before the new 10-year auction is scheduled on Friday, treasury experts said.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader