India’s stock market has overtaken France and regained its position as the world’s fifth-largest stock market, with a market capitalisation of $3.3tn. This came about thanks to the recovery of Adani Group stocks after a major upheaval earlier this year, combined with international funds fleeing the sluggish Chinese investments market and scouting growth opportunities in India. The S&P BSE Sensex Index is now nearing record highs after a 9% bounce back following a brief dip into correction territory in March.
Housing sales in 50 cities dip 3% to 6.14 lakh units, up 16% in value to Rs 8.4 lakh crore: CREDAI
Indian housing sales saw a slight dip in units last year but a significant rise in value. Demand for homes above Rs 1 crore drove