Still in the throes of Covid, India emerges as one of Asia's top stock markets in May

India's Nifty 50 rose 6.5% while the BSE Sensex was up 6.47% for the month of May.

India stocks were higher in May even as the country battles a devastating resurgence of Covid-19 —the Nifty 50 rose 6.5% while the BSE Sensex was up 6.47%.

Elsewhere, stocks in Taiwan took a beating in May following a rise in domestic infections that prompted tighter restrictions.

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