Indian stock markets rebounded strongly after a long weekend. The NSE Nifty 50 index rose significantly in Mumbai. India has recovered losses from US tariffs. It is seen as a safe haven amid global market uncertainty. Strong domestic growth supports this. India may benefit from supply chain shifts away from China.
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