Global trends, inflation data, FII trading activity to drive market sentiments this week: Analysts

Equity investors would track global market trends, inflation data and trading activity of foreign investors for further cues this week, analysts said. Moreover, progress of monsoon and developments related to trade talks would also be monitored by investors, experts noted. “Going forward, market participants will focus on key macroeconomic data for further cues. High-frequency indicators…

Fiscal measures take center stage to boost India’s growth

With the Monetary Policy Committee having initiated reductions in the policy interest rate and Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), the focus has now squarely shifted to fiscal measures aimed at stimulating consumption and boosting economic growth. Three critical avenues are currently under consideration: rationalization of GST rates, a reduction in borrowing costs, and a re-organization of…

Nifty 500 climbs 3.5% in May, driven by Industrials, Consumer, and Financial Services: Motilal Oswal

The Nifty 500 index climbed 3.50 per cent in May, driven by steady gains in Industrials, Consumer Discretionary, and Financial Services sectors, an analysis by the Motilal Oswal observed. Sectoral indices of FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) and utilities underperformed, posting slight declines of -0.09 per cent and -0.04 per cent, respectively, as per the analysis….