Sensex, Nifty rise after 4-session losing streak; Omicron fears persist

Indian shares rose on Thursday, in line with global markets, as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to end its bond-buying programme in March signalled confidence in an economic recovery from pandemic-induced shock. The NSE Nifty 50 index was up 0.27% at 17,264 by 10:11 am, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex…