MARKETS@11: IT stocks continue to rise; IT index rose by 1% in the morning but later eased. 

MARKETS, ACCORDING TO MATHEW: Nifty targets 25,000 amid bullish market; analysts caution against over-valuation; Asian markets decline

TCS surged nearly 3%; Infosys, Wipro, and HCL gained 1-2%.; Oil India's stock rose by 7%.

Rising inflation worrying; TCS reports strong results; US tech giants struggle; Asian markets down; gold surges above $2,400

Retail inflation data and earnings crucial; profit booking Continues; positive global cues; crude oil rising; gold expected to increase on interest rate hopes

India’s Government Bonds (IGBs) have been included in the JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) starting with a 1% weight. It will gradually increase to 10% over the next 10 months.

The NDA's previous two terms have seen the launch of several NRI-friendly financial services and schemes. The third term promises to bring in further enhancements in this area.