Indian equity indices surged over 1% on Wednesday, mirroring global gains as softer US retail sales data fueled expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate cut. The Sensex and Nifty neared record closing levels, driven by strong investor sentiment and foreign inflows. All sectoral indices ended higher, with metals leading the advance.
FPIs’ outflow nears Rs 33,000 crore in May on weaker rupee
However, the trend reversed in March, when foreign investors pulled out a record Rs 1.17 lakh crore. The selling continued in April with net outflows