Indian equities closed higher as a strong earnings surprise from Infosys boosted risk appetite and lifted IT stocks, helping Sensex and Nifty hit intraday highs. However, profit booking capped gains by the close. Analysts flagged mixed global cues, sector-specific strength and cautious technical signals.
FIIs sold about Rs 11,000 crore worth Indian stocks in 2 days of US-Iran war
Foreign investors sold nearly Rs 11,000 crore in two March sessions amid escalating West Asia tensions, surging crude prices and currency volatility. DIIs offered support,