Indian equity indices declined, mirroring a Wall Street sell-off triggered by rising US Treasury yields. The NSE Nifty and BSE Sensex both fell by 0.8%. Asian markets also largely weakened, influenced by the surge in 30-year US Treasury yields to an 18-month high amid concerns about the US debt burden and credit rating downgrade.
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggers
Sugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18/kg on July 20