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Tariff uncertainty may cause short-term volatility, but long-term growth opportunities exist. Diversification and staggered investments are key. Banking and renewable energy sectors show promise, while RBI’s liquidity measures support recovery. India can leverage trade shifts for economic gains.

Manappuram Finance surged 17% in a month as Bain Capital’s Rs 4,385 crore investment boosts governance and growth prospects. Analysts upgrade stock, expecting expansion in gold loans, mortgages, and vehicle financing despite competition and asset quality concerns. Regulatory approvals pending.

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday imposed a penalty of Rs 5.2 crore on stock broker OPG Securities and its directors for unfair access to secondary market servers in connection with the NSE co-location issue. They have been directed to pay the fine within 45 days.

Sensex surged 593 points to 76,617, with four BSE Smallcap stocks hitting 52-week highs. NACL Industries, Vadilal, Aavas Financiers, and Chambal Fertilisers posted strong monthly gains, reflecting investor confidence.

US stocks showed fluctuations ahead of President Trump s expected announcement on tariffs that target various industries and countries. The market s instability reflects uncertainties about the potential impact on the global economy. Tesla s disappointing vehicle delivery numbers and broader concerns about the economy further contributed to the market s nervousness.

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday allowed investment advisers and research analysts to charge advance fees for up to one year. Under the existing rules, investment advisers (IAs) can charge fees in advance for up to two quarters if agreed upon by the client, while for research analysts (RAs), it was only for a quarter.

Tesla s first-quarter sales slumped 13%, its weakest performance in nearly three years, in a backlash to CEO Elon Musk s embrace of far-right politics and as consumers seek out newer models from rival electric-vehicle makers.

Indian equities ended FY25 positively but lagged global peers, ranking seventh in performance. Foreign investor outflows and high valuations impacted market sentiment. Despite near-term challenges, India s long-term growth prospects remain intact, driven by earnings recovery and policy support.