Financial markets closed as India observes public holiday

October 2 is observed as public holiday on account of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Markets will resume trading on Monday.

India’s currency, debt and equity markets are closed on Friday for a public holiday.

Mumbai: BSE building in Mumbai (PTI/Mitesh Bhuvad)

Financial markets will resume trading on Monday, Oct. 5.

The NSE Nifty 50 index ended 1.5% higher at 11,416.95 on Thursday, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex closed 1.7% higher at 38,697.05.

The 10-year benchmark bond yield ended at 5.994%, while the rupee settled at 73.17 to the dollar.

(Bangalore Newsroom)