Day after trial court sends BJP corporator into judicial custody for ‘delaying’ 2020 protest case hearing, Bombay high court grants him bail

Indian stock markets closed higher on Wednesday with marginal gains. The Iran-US conflict escalated, impacting global oil prices significantly. Investors face uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions and domestic economic factors. Rising inflation and monsoon deficiency pose challenges for the Indian economy. Experts advise remaining invested in fairly valued growth sector stocks.

LIC’s Rs 31,410-crore offer for sale (OFS) was fully booked on Tuesday on Day 1. The government aims to pare its stake through a 2.5% base offer, with an additional 4% green shoe option, while retail investors can bid on August 5.

BofA cuts Coupang stock price target to $24 on margin pressure