Spiritual democratisation of the Kanwar — from India to Bharat, from a police officer to a Kanwar Yatri

Japanese investors significantly increased foreign stock purchases last week. This buying spree followed easing inflation worries and softer U.S. labor market data. Overseas bond selling continued as investors reduced debt holdings. Foreign investors also sold fewer Japanese stocks and bonds. Market outlook remains cautious due to oil price volatility and central bank policy.

Indian stock markets ended lower as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty diverged. Investors face crucial triggers next week, including over 2,000 Q1 earnings announcements, crude oil price movements amid Middle East geopolitical tensions, US nonfarm payroll data influencing Federal Reserve interest rate policy, and ongoing foreign institutional investment trends.

Britannia Q1 FY27 slides: profit growth outpaces revenue gains