Hero MotoCorp said that its total sales in July 2021 stood at 4,54,398 units, down by 12.6% from 5,20,104 units sold in July 2020.

The Australian and New Zealand dollars were trying to sustain a rally on Thursday as global sentiment improved a little, though the rising economic impact of lockdowns in Australia meant risks remained to the downside.

Shares in Asia dropped to a one-week low on Monday and safe haven assets rose on fears of rising inflation and a surge in coronavirus cases, while oil prices dropped on oversupply concerns.

Stock markets in Asia rebounded slightly on Monday, as Wall Street hit a record high and China’s policy easing helped quell some of the recent unease about global economic growth.

Stocks in UK reached mid-session highs at midday Monday helped by an upward revision to June’s Purchasing Manager Survey which was slightly higher than the preliminary reading.

European travel stocks dipped 2% on Monday after a rise in COVID-19 cases across Asia, while the STOXX 600 stayed below record highs on concerns over a sudden tapering in ultra-loose global monetary policy in the wake of rising inflation.

Share markets in Europe rallied by lunchtime on Monday as a £5.5bn private equity bid for UK supermarket chain Morrisons sparked speculation of a higher offer.

European stocks started the week slightly higher as investors wait for the June meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Stock futures traded mixed Monday morning as Investors weighed the prospects of higher inflation and rates in the U.S. against Friday's solid print on the U.S. labour market recovery.

The Nikkei 225 rose 0.1%, S&P/ASX 200 rose 1%, the Hang Seng slipped 0.7%, Kospi lost 0.5%, while shares gained in Singapore and Jakarta but dropped in Taiwan