Indian benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, closed higher for the second consecutive day on Friday, buoyed by banks, consumer, and metal stocks. Analysts noted Nifty’s recovery above its 50-DMA, signaling bullish sentiment and potential for further gains towards 25,200 and 25,500, supported by a drop in India VIX.
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The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq