India Shares Rise as IT Gains Offset Oil Surge, Foreign Outflows
Nifty 50 rebounded 0.18% to 23,425.40 by midday as IT stocks surged, offsetting losses in oil and banks and heavy foreign selling. Nifty IT jumped 4.18%, led by Infosys and TCS. Oil held near $94 a barrel, rupee slipped to 95.15 per dollar. NHPC fell after a government share sale at a floor price 8% below last close. RBI’s June 5 policy decision seen as key event risk; most economists expect no rate change.