Indian markets started the week with a decline following global market weakness after U.S. President Joe Biden opted out of the presidential race. Indian markets are also facing selling pressure ahead of the Union Budget announcement by the government.
The Indian market opened Thursday's trading session with a marginal decline amid weak global cues. The Nifty 50 index dropped by 85 points, or 0.37 per cent, to 24,526, while the BSE Sensex fell by 304 points to 80,406 during early trade.
This fiscal boost comes as India reaches a historic financial milestone. The total market capitalization of all stocks listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) briefly surpassed USD 5 trillion for the first time, placing India among global giants such as the US, China, Japan, and Hong Kong.
The Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) in the Indian equity market increased by Rs 7,390 crores during the second week of July, according to investment data from the National Securities Depository Limited.
Indian stock indices moved higher as the Friday session progressed and in the process touched a fresh high, triggered by the latest moderation in US inflation, better-than-expected TCS results, and lack of negative market fundamentals.
The NSE Nifty 50 index opened at 24,379 points with a gain of 64 points, while the BSE Sensex also surged 193 points to 80,093 during the opening trade.
The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,396.55, gaining 67 points at the opening, while the BSE Sensex sustained positive momentum, opening at 80,170 with a gain of 230 points.