This week closed on a turbulent note for markets, with stocks ending a volatile week mixed as metal stocks shone, even as the rupee hit a new all-time low of 90.56 amid persistent global and domestic pressures.

Inflation offered little relief, with India’s November CPI rising to 0.71%, marginally below estimates but higher month-on-month. In aviation, the DGCA took decisive action, sacking four Flight Operations Inspectors for the IndiGo fiasco.

Policy developments moved swiftly, with the Union Cabinet approving key insurance bill amendments, including a proposed 100% FDI cap, while also clearing an ₹11,718 crore budget for Census 2027. Commodities grabbed headlines as silver prices crossed ₹2 lakh per kg for the first time.

Corporate and healthcare sectors remained active with the ICIC

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