European shares concluded Friday higher, extending a strong weekly and monthly advance. Optimism surrounding potential U.S. rate cuts fueled gains, with the banking sector notably performing well. Basic Resources also led Friday’s rise, driven by record copper prices, while aerospace and defence stocks faced pressure amid Ukraine peace talks.
Mcap of 8 of top-10 firms erodes by Rs 1.55L cr
Recently, the market witnessed a downturn, with eight of the leading firms in India suffering major valuation losses. The declines of HDFC Bank and Bajaj