Indian stock markets experienced their sharpest single-day drop in nearly a month, mirroring a global tech sell-off. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both fell significantly, influenced by a strong US dollar and profit-taking after recent gains. While pharma and healthcare sectors showed resilience, most others, including metals and IT, declined. Market volatility increased, with analysts watching key support levels closely.
Citi bullish on Indian equities, sees Nifty at 28,000 by end-2027
Citi Research projects that India’s benchmark Nifty 50 index could hit 28,000 points by the end of 2027. This forecast is based on strong earnings