Indian stock markets closed for Muharram holiday; trading to resume Thursday

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Indian stock markets are closed today in observance of the Muharram holiday, with trading set to resume on Thursday.

In other Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 experienced a modest increase, gaining 40 points to reach 41,310.70. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by 9 points to 17,737.27. Taiwan's Taiwan Weighted index declined by 56 points to 23,940.87. Chinese markets also faced sell