India's contribution to global trade has seen significant growth over the last two decades, with its share in both exports and imports doubling during this period, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Amid ongoing volatility in the stock markets, over 35 lakh new investors have joined the stock markets in November, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Indian stock markets remained closed on Wednesday due to the Christmas holiday. This was in line with many other major Asian markets, which also observed a holiday.
Despite the recent fall, Indian equity markets are on track to close 2024 with positive returns for the ninth consecutive year, marking the longest streak of annual gains on record, according to a report by Standard Chartered bank.
The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,769.10 points with a marginal gain of 15.65 points or 0.07 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 78,707.37 points, gaining 167.20 points or 0.21 per cent.
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal chaired a meeting of Dibrugarh Airport's advisory committee here on Monday to take stock of the progress of the airport's runway expansion work.
The Sensex surged by 498.58 points, settling at 78,540.17, while the Nifty rose by 165.95 points, closing at 23,753.45. The rally was supported by broad-based buying, although market experts suggest that the short-term outlook may remain cautious.