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Suresh Darak, Founder of Bondbazaar, advises retail investors to invest in bonds now rather than attempting to time the market. He emphasizes the importance of capital efficiency and steady income, highlighting bonds as a balanced option between equities and fixed deposits. Darak encourages starting small to gradually experience the bond market s benefits.

On The Money Show aired on ETNow, Nisreen Mamaji, Founder of MoneyWorks Financial Services, addressed a query from Sailendra Singh, who aims to build a corpus of Rs 2 crore in 10-12 years with a 5% semi-annual SIP step-up.

Mahindra Lifespace Developers secures two housing redevelopment projects in Mumbai, valued at Rs 1,200 crore. The company, operating under multiple brands, anticipates significant revenue gains. The stock target price is Rs 599 with strong buy recommendations, despite recent declines in share performance.

Maruti Suzuki will implement a price hike of up to Rs 62,000 across various models starting April 8, 2025, due to rising input costs and operational expenses. Despite efforts to minimize impact on customers, increased costs are partially passed on. Current market performance shows an 11% decline over six months but a 41% rise over two years.

Pashupati Advani of Global Foray anticipates positive surprises in companies with lower tariffs and those leveraging arbitrage opportunities. He discusses the implications of tariff uncertainty on equity markets and the economic outlook for the US. Advani also highlights the challenges in the EV market and suggests food distribution stocks like Godrej Consumer could perform well in the future.

HDFC Bank shares will be in focus after Sebi issued a warning letter for regulatory non-compliance. The bank will address the issues. Earlier, Sebi had issued a warning for non-compliance in 2024. Analysts recommend buying HDFC Bank shares with a target price of Rs 2,009 and a potential 12% upside.

Despite recent market volatility, several companies in India have shown renewed interest in IPOs, indicating market stabilization. Experts believe this signifies the absence of a prolonged negative return phase and highlights a strong Indian economic outlook bolstered by positive indicators and sectoral growth.

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies declined following President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on US trading partners, causing a general dip in risk assets. Cryptocurrencies initially held steady but later fell as traders processed the news, underscoring their vulnerability during times of market uncertainty.