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Vikram Solar’s IPO debut delivered modest listing gains but validated Niveshaay’s conviction, with market cap tripling since its 2024 investment. Strong exports, government support, and renewable energy focus drive optimism despite premium valuations.

With tariff concerns pushing Indian markets lower, Rohit Srivastava advises traders to avoid long positions overnight. According to him, FMCG and autos offer some support, but weakness in IT, metals, and energy drags indices, as investors brace for volatility ahead of the tariff deadline.

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has entered the global top 10 list of exchanges for the first time, securing the ninth spot in Brand Finance’s latest “Exchanges 10 2025” report.

President Trump’s fresh 25% tariff on Indian goods, effective midnight, doubled the effective duty to 50%, triggering a market rout. The Sensex crashed over 600 points and the Nifty shed 1% as hopes of a reprieve faded. Export-driven sectors like textiles, fisheries, gems, and jewellery faced heavy selling, with India now among the most tariff-hit nations globally.

Ola Electric shares surged following PLI certification for its Gen 3 scooter portfolio, covering seven models that form the bulk of sales. The certification makes the company eligible for incentives up to 18%, boosting margins, profitability, and prospects for sustainable growth from FY26.

The US administration’s move to impose tariffs on Indian goods from tomorrow (August 27) won t come as a major shock to the markets, according to market expert Sunil Subramaniam.

Vikran Engineering’s Rs 772 crore IPO saw strong demand, fully subscribed within hours of opening. Backed by marquee investors, the EPC firm earned mostly “Subscribe for long-term” ratings from leading brokerages, citing strong order book, growth visibility, and asset-light model.

Despite policy support, India’s markets face limited upside of 4% and a potential 11% downside, says Amish Shah. Valuations, earnings downgrades, and US tariff risks weigh in. Investors are advised to play volatility, rotate sectors, and focus on IT, utilities, and select consumer discretionary stocks.

Indian crypto platforms are witnessing a surge in futures trading, fueled by lower taxes, high leverage, and regulatory ambiguity. Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath highlighted their rapid rise, with futures volumes far surpassing spot deals across exchanges.

The Indian rupee weakened on Tuesday, hitting a three-week low of 87.80 against the dollar, after the U.S. confirmed a 25% tariff hike on Indian imports starting August 27. This action, a response to India s alleged support for Russia s military actions in Ukraine, dashed hopes for a compromise.