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.
Central bank turns piper to draw in foreign capital; leaves repo rate at 5.25, keeps stance neutral
The Reserve Bank of India has introduced measures to boost foreign currency inflows, including incentives for external commercial borrowings and bearing hedging costs on FCNR(B)