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In the January–March quarter, nearly 30 stocks—largely among the mid-cap and large-cap segments—witnessed an increase in FPI holdings for the fourth straight quarter.

Amid market uncertainty, fixed-income instruments are gaining traction. Nikhil Aggarwal of Grip Invest highlights A-rated corporate bonds and securitised debt instruments (SDIs) as options offering potentially higher yields. A-rated bonds can yield around 11.5%, while SDIs might offer over 12%, attracting retail investors seeking enhanced returns within fixed income.

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam advises a staggered investment approach over six months due to prevailing uncertainty, highlighting potential volatility and positive moves post-BTA signing. He emphasizes diversifying across sectors, anticipating benefits from positive domestic factors like tax giveaways, supportive RBI policies, and favorable monsoon forecasts. Subramaniam suggests focusing on consumer discretionary over FMCG for volume growth.

ICICI Prudential Life Insurance witnessed a significant surge in net profit for Q4 FY25, soaring by 122% YoY to ₹386 crore, driven by reduced expenses. Net premium income also increased by 10.6% to ₹16,369 crore. The company reported a 40% rise in net profit for the full fiscal year and declared a dividend of ₹0.

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JM Financial recommends a buy for Info Edge (India), setting a target price of Rs 7,800. Recruitment billings surged by 18.4% year-over-year, marking the fastest growth in 10 quarters, driven by strong IT and non-IT trends. 99acres also sustained robust growth. The company reported a consolidated total income of Rs 909.

Vedanta shares: In a regulatory filing on April 15, Vedanta announced that its subsidiary, Cairn Oil & Gas, emerged as the largest private winner of blocks in the ninth round of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP) auction.

Amidst global market volatility, BlackRock s Ben Powell highlights India s fixed-income market as promising due to easing inflation and the RBI s accommodative stance. He suggests Indian government bonds offer attractive yields compared to global counterparts. Powell also emphasizes gold s importance as a portfolio diversifier amidst geopolitical tensions and trade policy uncertainty.

PB Fintech shares will be in focus after its subsidiary PB Pay received RBI’s in-principle nod to operate as a payment aggregator. While this marks a key regulatory milestone, the stock trades above key short-term averages and shows bullish technical signals. Analysts maintain a ‘Hold’ rating with a 7% upside potential. The stock closed 5.8% higher on Tuesday.