The Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are likely to open flat on Friday, amid positive cues from global peers after the US Federal Reserve cut the benchmark interest rates by 25 basis points (bps), in line with expectations. The trends on ...

The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25%, as anticipated, while keeping an eye on the potential effects of a Trump presidency. The move prompted a relief rally in bonds and a decline in the US dollar.

Jerome Powell-led FOMC voted unanimously to slash the benchmark interest rate by 25 bps to 4.50 - 4.75 per cent in the seventh policy decision for 2024.

Shares of SBI, Tata Motors, Vedanta, Ola Electric, LIC, and Ashok Leyland among others will be buzzing in trade as the companies will release their quarterly earnings scorecard.

Domestic markets open flat despite US Fed rate cut, analysts expect recovery later, big companies to announce results.