On September 2, 2011, Indian stock indices rose despite global market weaknesses, driven by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, resulting in the BSE Sensex closing at 16,821. In the U.S., equity markets fell sharply due to poor employment reports, contributing to growing recession fears. Additionally, companies like Hero Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra made strategic business announcements amid a noted slowdown in manufacturing output in India.