According to the official industrial data, industry grew 2.7 per cent in May, more than double the 1.2 per cent in the previous month. During the month, manufacturing sector output rose by 2.5 per cent, while mining and power generation grew 3.7 per cent and 3.3 per cent, respectively.
Excise duty cut of Rs 6,000 on big cars to be passed to customers; LCDs cheaper by Rs 3,500.
Indices across Indian equity markets have edged towards new record highs before undergoing a small correction in the past few sessions. The National Stock Exchange Nifty has gained 20 per cent in the past year; mid-caps (up 33 per cent), small-caps (up 31 per cent), and micro-caps (up 44 per cent) have done better. Several factors have precipitated this rally.
Pharma and the Oil sector have ended in negative territory. Volume registered a noticeable decrease (read as turnover) while the undertone seemed positive.
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