India stock markets edged higher today, recovering from early losses, as global equities regained some poise after Friday's selloff. The blue-chip NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.16% higher at 17,053, while the S&P BSE Sensex rose 0.27% to 57,260. The Indian rupee fell 22 paise to close at 75.09 against the US dollar, as investors turned cautious in view of a new variant of COVID-19. Heavyweight Reliance Industries (RIL) settled 1.2% higher, after its telecom business Jio announced hike in prepaid tariffs. European equities were higher today and US stock futures pointed to a higher open later today.

Source: Mint November 29, 2021 15:29 UTC