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Markets end lower despite policy rate cut, liquidity dose

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MUMBAI : Indian stock markets appeared to be disappointed on Friday despite the Reserve Bank of India’s announcement of the much-awaited cut in interest rates.

The central bank announced multiple measures, including reduction in interest rates, to address economic disruptions caused by the 21-day nationwide lockdown in view of the Covid-19 outbreak.

Equity markets, however, settled lower after rising 6% in early trade. The BSE Sensex ended at 29,815.59, down 131.18 points, or 0.44%.

The 50-share index Nifty was at 8,660.25, up 18.80 points, or 0.22%. According to analysts, capital markets were disappointed as the RBI did not offer any direct help to ailing industries, though the central bank is playing every card in its pocket to prevent a

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