Indian shares fell on Friday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed increasing the minimum public shareholding in listed companies to 35% from 25%, threatening a wave of new issuance.
* Rupee strengthens to 68.49 from 68.70 (Updates stock moves at market close)
July 5 Indian stock markets opened up on Friday, with investors awaiting details from the federal budget due later in the day, as Prime Minister Modi's government struggles with a sluggish economy and high rates of unemployment.
June 13 Indian shares fell for a second straight session on Thursday, dragged by financials, as rising inflation rate, prolonged trade war and street protests in Hong Kong hurt risk appetite.
May 24 Indian shares jumped on Friday, as the euphoria surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's landslide victory in the general election drove the bull run, with financials leading gains.
MUMBAI/BENGALURU India's stock market shot to record highs early on Thursday on news the prime minister was easily securing a second term, but all gains vanished as investors took profits and started looking at the broader fundamental issues facing the economy.
* Rupee gives up gains, global pressures to keep downward bias
May 23 Indian shares surged to record highs on Thursday morning, as early trends showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's National Democratic Alliance (NDA) was way ahead of its main opposition United Progressive Alliance (UPA), as vote-counting began in the world's largest democracy.
May 22 Indian shares opened higher on Wednesday led by financials, a day ahead of counting of votes in the general election, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to retain power.
May 21 Indian shares rose for a fourth session to record highs on Tuesday, led by heavyweights including Reliance Industries Ltd, as expectations of a stable government ran high after exit polls on Sunday projected Prime Minister Narendra Modi winning a second term.
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