Indian stock markets closed slightly higher on Thursday, marking a third consecutive week of gains, buoyed by falling crude oil prices. The Nifty 50 and Sensex both edged up, with easing oil prices boosting investor confidence. Analysts suggest dips may attract buying, anticipating improved corporate margins from the second quarter, even with potential monsoon deficits. Volatility expectations also decreased.
Citi bullish on Indian equities, sees Nifty at 28,000 by end-2027
Citi Research projects that India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index could hit 28,000 points by the end of 2027. This forecast is based on strong earnings