Asian Stocks Rise Amid Inflation Focus and Earnings Reports

Most Asian stocks rose on Monday, buoyed by optimism over U.S. recession fears, while Chinese markets lagged amid ongoing economic slowdown concerns. Key inflation data is anticipated this week, influencing expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. In India, futures indicated a soft open due to new allegations against the securities regulator from Hindenburg Research, raising volatility concerns.

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Indian Market Plunges as Selling Pressure Intensifies, Nifty Below 22,000

The Indian market closed sharply lower on March 13, with the Sensex down 1.23% and the Nifty down 1.51%. Selling pressure intensified in the second half, pushing the Nifty below 22,000, with realty, media, PSU bank, telecom, power, oil & gas, and metals all down over 5%. Adani Enterprises, Coal India, Adani Ports, Power Grid Corporation, and NTPC were among the biggest Nifty losers, while ITC, UltraTech Cement, HCL Technologies, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and ICICI Bank were the gainers.

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