Indian equity investors favored large-cap companies amidst market volatility in the first half of the year. Mid- and small-cap indices underperformed compared to the previous year. The Nifty Defence index rebounded due to rising Indo-Pak tensions, while the Nifty IT index was the top loser.
Oil ticks higher as Iran’s refusal to meet US envoys dims ceasefire hopes
Oil prices saw an uptick as Iran’s refusal to meet U.S. envoys heightened tensions, impacting the fragile ceasefire. Despite recent declines following conflict de-escalation, analysts