PSU bank stocks rose up to 3.3% after reports said the government may raise foreign investment limits to 49% in state-run banks, more than double current caps. The finance ministry and RBI are in talks, aiming to align rules with private banks, where foreign ownership is allowed up to 74%.
Oil prices fall 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran
Oil prices dropped as market participants assessed a pause in US strikes on Iran. Hopes for a diplomatic solution eased concerns about Middle East energy