Markets closed today on account of Maha Shivratri

Domestic stock, bond, commodity and forex markets will remain closed on Monday on account of Maha Shivratri.

On Friday, the S&P BSE Sensex added 196 points or 0.55 per cent to settle at 36,064, while the NSE's Nifty50 index closed at 10,863.50, up 71 points or 0.66 per cent.

On a weekly basis, the 30-share index Sensex rose 0.53 per cent while Nifty gained 0.66 per cent.

As per the latest data, foreign investors poured in close to Rs 17,220 crore on a net basis into Indian equities in February this year, the highest since November 2017, amid clarity on government spending plans