Stocks rose on Monday with a positive start in Indian markets and safe-haven assets like gold and oil in demand amid Israel-Iran tensions.
India's benchmark indices ended the week lower, with Nifty 50 and Sensex falling, and foreign portfolio investors selling stocks for the third straight session.
US markets fell as tensions escalated between Israel and Iran, with S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average declining.
Notable corporate actions included ITC acquiring Sresta Natural Bioproducts, Moody's upgrading Yes Bank ratings, SpiceJet's revenue decline, and NTPC's raising funds via NCDs.
Other companies in focus were Natco Pharma, Tata Motors, Arkade Developers, IndusInd Bank, Vedanta, Syngene International, Sun Pharma, and more.
IPO offering by Oswal Pumps was subscribed, while block deals involved Nazara Technologies, Jubilant FoodWorks, Shalby, and insider trades were seen in companies like NCL Industries and Usha Martin.
Trading tweaks included price band changes, stocks entering or exiting ASM framework, ex-dividend and ex-bonus issues, and F&O cues showed Nifty June Futures down with certain securities in the ban period.
In the money market, the Indian rupee closed lower against the US dollar, and the yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond remained flat.