Indian stock markets closed lower on Friday. The Sensex and Nifty experienced a second day of declines. Investors booked profits amid mixed corporate results and cautious global sentiment. A stronger US dollar and the Federal Reserve’s stance on rate cuts impacted investor mood. Banking stocks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank faced pressure. The market sentiment was bearish.
Housing sales in 50 cities dip 3% to 6.14 lakh units, up 16% in value to Rs 8.4 lakh crore: CREDAI
Indian housing sales saw a slight dip in units last year but a significant rise in value. Demand for homes above Rs 1 crore drove