Indian equities closed higher, mirroring gains across Asian markets after US inflation data. Oil prices around $85 a barrel limited upside, raising supply disruption concerns. The NSE Nifty rose 26.5 points, while the BSE Sensex gained 130.5 points. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have made investor sentiment cautious recently. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares, while domestic institutional investors bought equities.
India’s weight in global emerging-market ETFs rises again
India’s weight in major global emerging-market ETFs has begun to recover recently. This rise follows a steady decline over the past year, showing improved performance.