The Nifty Bank index crossed the 56,000 mark for the first time on Tuesday, driven by gains in select lenders ahead of an anticipated RBI rate cut. However, the index gave up early gains amid profit-booking and weakness in heavyweight banks. While smaller lenders saw buying interest, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank dragged the index lower.
Rate cuts unlikely in near term as inflation stays sticky: Richard Harris
Global market expert Richard Harris anticipates minimal changes to U.S. monetary policy, emphasizing the Fed’s independence. He notes that Big Tech’s recent profitability stems more