Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday as the country’s central bank held its key lending rate at a record low, prioritising growth amid risks from inflation and the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

Dear Trader… Indian equity benchmarks staged a strong up move for second straight session on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as widely expected, held interest rates steady at all-time low and maintained its accommodative stance for as long as necessary to support growth. The benchmark indices started