Sensex, Nifty Set for Firm Open on Soft US CPI
Indian benchmarks were set for a firm open, with Nifty 50 up 0.08% and Sensex up 0.49% at pre open, after July retail inflation rose to 4.45% (per data released after Wednesday’s close). MSCI’s periodic review will add Laurus Labs, Lenskart, Adani Energy Solutions and Groww. Bank of America plans to buy up to 49.9% of Jio Financial Services’ NBFC arm for ₹18,268 crore. Apollo Hospitals’ quarterly profit rose 34% YoY; Tata Motors reported higher Q1 profit. Oil eased as demand forecasts were cut;






