Indian Stock Market Mood Gets Cautious as Tariffs Weigh on Sentiments
Good morning, this is Savio Shetty, an equities reporter in Mumbai. After five straight weeks in the red, the mood in Indian markets is not any better this morning. Early cues from Nifty futures suggest a muted start, as weak US economic data and tariff worries weigh on global sentiment. Back home, investors will be monitoring earnings from real estate major DLF and consumer goods major Marico.
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