The Nifty Bank index crossed the 56,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday, driven by gains in select lenders ahead of an anticipated RBI rate cut. However, the index gave up early gains amid profit-booking and weakness in heavyweight banks. While smaller lenders saw buying interest, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank dragged the index lower.
Rupee flat on hopes West Asia truce will hold
The Indian rupee remained stable against the dollar as risk assets gained across Asia and Europe. Falling oil prices and expectations of a West Asian