Indian Markets See Block Deals, IPO Double, Broader Gains

Many large investors sold or bought big blocks of shares in Indian companies this year.

The article says these block deals are already close to ₹4 lakh crore.

A company called Tempsens Instruments had a very successful stock-market debut after many people applied for its shares.

The main Nifty index did not move much, but many smaller companies gained strongly.

Some investment firms favor private banks, financial companies, new technology businesses, auto parts and chemicals.

Other sectors, including capital markets, defense and capital goods, were viewed more cautiously.

Gold also became much more expensive, even while investors worried about higher interest rates.

In the United States, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation was still high, which made people more likely to expect a rate increase.

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