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UBS has upgraded Bank of Baroda to a Buy rating due to stable outlook and attractive valuations, raising the target price to Rs 290. Loan growth is projected at 12% from FY25 to FY27, with NIM compression expected to remain modest, offering a favorable risk-reward scenario.

The United States has imposed a 26% tariff on Indian exports as a countermeasure to India s own barriers on American goods. This move impacts key sectors differently, with pharmaceuticals exempted while electronics and gems are heavily affected. The strategic realignment could benefit India s textiles and footwear industries.

RIL stock update (04-04-2025): Today, RIL shares opened at Rs 1241.1, reaching an intraday high of Rs 1245.45 and a low of Rs 1193.75. The stock has a 52-week high of Rs 1608.8 and a low of Rs 1156.0. The previous day s closing price was Rs 1248.7, with 11,137,538 shares traded by 12:04 PM (IST).

Emkay Global warns that the Nifty could fall to 21,500 in the next three months amid escalating U.S. recession fears and second-order effects from Trump s 26% tariff plan. While India may avoid direct impact, falling global demand and earnings downgrades, especially in tech and metals, could weigh on valuations and trigger a deeper market correction in Q1FY26.

Maneesh Dangi provides insights into current market turmoil, attributing it to US strategies aimed at weakening the dollar. He explains how this affects gold prices, equities, and bonds. Dangi suggests that India may benefit from these shifts, despite short-term uncertainties, and predicts bonds to outperform equities in the near term.

Mahesh Patil of ABSL AMC believes the impact of US tariffs on India will be limited, causing a slight decline in certain sectors like IT and pharma. He suggests using market dips as buying opportunities and emphasizes the importance of diversification, with a focus on domestic-oriented sectors and cyclical sectors such as banking, financial services, and consumer-oriented companies.

Samir Arora cautions against panic but stresses that global volatility is serious. He advises avoiding US-dependent sectors like IT and pharma for now, favoring domestic growth plays. India may outperform but isn’t immune to global corrections. A wait-and-watch approach with tactical flexibility is key in uncertain times.

Indian automakers shares tumbled due to the US imposing a 25% import duty on automobiles. Bharat Forge and Tata Motors saw significant declines, with concerns about revenue impacts from their substantial US market exposure. Auto component makers also faced selling pressure and potential cost increases.

Reliance Industries shares fell 4.3% amid renewed global trade tensions following the U.S. tariff revision. Brokerages remain optimistic ahead of Q4 results, with Goldman Sachs expecting stable EBITDA and strong growth in retail and Jio. Macquarie upgraded its outlook, projecting 15–16% earnings CAGR for FY25–27, while JPMorgan sees value in RIL’s bonds despite recent legal overhangs.

Mahesh Patil maintains a balanced outlook amid global uncertainty, citing India’s relative insulation from steep tariffs, improving liquidity, and stable earnings. He advises gradual accumulation, diversified asset allocation, and a focus on quality sectors like BFSI, consumer, and utilities. FIIs are underweight, offering potential upside on dollar weakness.