Companies in India are gearing up for an increase in share buybacks as the new tax rules on repurchases take effect on October 1 wherein the gains from buybacks will now be taxed in the hands of shareholders rather than the companies.
Bank stocks lead market recovery as Nifty closes above 25,000
On Monday, market indices Sensex and Nifty showed a recovery following heavy intraday losses. Investors reacted positively to gains in banking stocks driven by foreign