In a week marked by market stagnation, Indian equity indices closed on an unremarkable note, affected by geopolitical uncertainties and elevated crude oil prices. Experts forecast that without any significant triggers, the Nifty may continue its rangebound trajectory. Crude oil prices consistently stayed above ninety dollars a barrel, with foreign portfolio investors offloading shares while local institutional buyers were active in the market.

On Friday, Indian equity markets faltered after an initial upturn, influenced by rising Brent crude prices nearing $94 and increasing US bond yields. Contrarily, the midcap and…

Stock markets closed flat as high crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions kept investors cautious amid mixed global cues.