Risk-on rally: Defence and microcaps drive May surge in Indian markets; RBI rate cut extends momentum into June

Indian equities experienced a significant surge in May, propelled by strong performances in defence stocks and microcaps. The Nifty 50 rose by 1.71%, while the Nifty Microcap 250 soared by 12.10%. Investor optimism was further fueled in June by a surprise rate cut from the RBI, boosting rate-sensitive sectors.

Jun 8, 2025 - 21:00
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Risk-on rally: Defence and microcaps drive May surge in Indian markets; RBI rate cut extends momentum into June
Indian equities experienced a significant surge in May, propelled by strong performances in defence stocks and microcaps. The Nifty 50 rose by 1.71%, while the Nifty Microcap 250 soared by 12.10%. Investor optimism was further fueled in June by a surprise rate cut from the RBI, boosting rate-sensitive sectors.

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