India’s investor base expanded by 23.1% over the past year, reaching 1,127 lakh. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh led with 32.7% and 29.4% growth, respectively. Major financial hubs like Maharashtra and Gujarat also saw steady expansion, indicating rising financial participation.
Asian stocks, US futures rise as trade talks progress
Asian stocks experienced gains, mirroring the rise in equity-index futures, fueled by record-high US stock performance and positive developments in trade negotiations. Japan’s Nikkei 225