Indian stock markets, Nifty and Sensex, ended Friday higher. The Reserve Bank of India maintained its policy repo rate at 5.25 percent. Cigarette stocks saw a significant surge following price increases. Global markets retreated, impacted by a Wall Street selloff and AI concerns. Crude oil futures extended losses.
India valuations hit 6-year low, but stocks still expensive than EM peers
India’s equity valuations have reached their lowest levels in six years after a recent market decline. Factors contributing to this decline include foreign selling, a
October 26, 2026