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Equity indices rose in early trade Friday as global market optimism and Fed rate cut hopes lifted sentiment. Infosys surged on a Rs 18,000 crore buyback, while auto and banking stocks saw mixed trends. FIIs sold, DIIs bought.

Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Thursday, tracking gains in Asian markets and hopes of a US Fed rate cut. Optimism over India-US trade talks also supported sentiment, even as FIIs sold shares while DIIs provided strong buying support.

Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday, tracking positive global trends and buoyed by hopes of a US Fed rate cut and domestic GST relief. Automobiles, metals and cement stocks led gains, while select FMCG lagged.

Sitharaman rejects criticism that rupee has seen all-round weakness, says Indian currency least volatile against the US dollar among its Asian and global peers

Uncertainty surrounding US President Trump’s trade policies and a flight to safe-haven assets ahead of key central bank policy meetings are keeping the metal in high demand

Sensex tanks 1,162.12 points to 79,020.08 in early trade, NSE Nifty tumbles 328.55 points to 23,870.30

In India, the gold prices have fallen from Rs 78,566 per 10 grams on November 6, when Donald Trump won the US Presidential election, down to Rs 73,740 per 10 grams on November 14 (Thursday), which is over 6 per cent drop, as per data from the India Bullion and Jewellers Association

The RBI opted for a status quo despite the US Federal Reserve's decision to lower benchmark rates by 50 basis points last month. Additionally, several central banks in developed nations have also reduced their interest rates.

The 30-share BSE Sensex soared 735.95 points, reaching a new all-time high of 83,684.18 in early trade. Similarly, the NSE Nifty climbed 209.55 points, hitting a fresh record of 25,587.10.

Forex traders noted the rupee's resilience against the dollar, influenced by consumer price index data and the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.

Forex traders noted pressure on the Indian currency due to rising crude oil prices, but it received support from positive domestic equity market sentiment and foreign capital inflows

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.07 against the US dollar, stronger than the previous close of 83.19. It fluctuated between 83.08 and 83.04 in early trading.

Market participants are in a wait-and-watch mode ahead of the Bank of England and Bank of Japan policy decision, he said.

Tech Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Asian Paints, Hindustan Unilever, Larsen & Toubro and Titan were the gainers.

US Federal Reserve in its September policy meeting left the key interest rate unchanged at 5.25-5.50 per cent but cautioned it may go for additional tightening of monetary policy

The rupee movement against the US dollar and global oil benchmark Brent crude will also remain in focus this week.

The price of gold has been on a steady rise following the US Federal Reserve's announcement of a 25 basis point rate hike on Wednesday.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 82.11 against the dollar and hit the lowest level of 82.17 before trading at 82.16, registering a rise of 1 paisa over its previous close.

The latest data from the US indicated softening of the labour market and a decline in factory orders, a scenario that has also triggered expectations that the US Federal Reserve could go slow on tightening of monetary policy to boost the economy.