The stock market had a positive week, with the Nifty index gaining 10.81% over the period. The Sensex, however, declined slightly by 0.10%. Rupee appreciated against the US dollar. Top sectoral gainers included capital goods and oil & gas, while information technology and health care declined. Globally, US markets were mostly flat while Asian markets like Japan and Hong Kong saw declines. The economic news highlighted government spending figures and inflation expectations from a central bank survey.