- The Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, opened the week on a sluggish note due to selling in energy and banking stocks ahead of the budget session.
- BEML rose 1% after the defence minister of Czech Republic visited their Bangalore complex, while Sterlite Technologies rose 0.75% after its subsidiary refinanced a project loan on favorable terms.
- In global markets, Asian shares started cautiously as a Greek debt deal remained uncertain, while European markets gained with Germany's DAX hitting a record high on improved risk appetite after Greece's bailout was extended.