Indian shares struggled for direction in early trade on Monday as investors weighed weak global cues against projections of strong economic growth for 2023-24.
Markets were also reacting to reports suggesting that the interim budget to be presented on 1 February is likely to increase the tax rebate under the new personal income tax regime.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.