Stock markets edged higher in early trade amid lower crude oil prices, buying in Reliance Industries

Stock markets edged higher in early trade amid lower crude oil prices, buying in Reliance Industries

Sensex, Nifty gain as RBI holds rates at 5.25%, upgrades GDP to 6.7%; new Closing Auction Session enhances market transparency. Lower crude oil and macro stability improve corporate margins and reduce IT budget constraints for tech spending.