Banking stocks dragged the Nifty Bank index lower by nearly 440 points amid weakness in heavyweight lenders like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank. Broader market pressure from rising oil prices and FII outflows weighed on sentiment, while analysts flagged key support and resistance levels for the index in the near term.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend