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.
IndiGo shares rise 2% after India’s largest airline hikes excess baggage and priority service prices
InterGlobe Aviation, IndiGo’s operator, raised charges for domestic ancillary services, including infant travel, excess baggage and priority check-in and boarding. The revisions increase passenger costs