Indian equity markets closed the week on a subdued note, impacted by profit-booking and foreign investor outflows. Global trade concerns and domestic earnings disappointments weighed on sentiment. Analysts suggest caution ahead of the Budget, with Nifty facing resistance and broader markets showing weakness. PSU banks are outperforming private peers.
Credit card issuance hits strongest pace in more than two years
The additions were led, once again, by the country’s largest issuers. HDFC Bank topped the list, adding 163,000 net new credit cards and edging past
July 27, 2026