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Markets are preparing for the announcement of new reciprocal tariffs, expected to be revealed at 1:30 a.m. IST, which could take effect right away. Trump has already imposed tariffs on aluminum, steel, and automobiles, along with higher duties on Chinese imports—actions that have unsettled financial markets due to concerns over a potential economic slowdown.

Bedi Steels and Modern Diagnostic & Research Centre have filed their Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) for an IPO on the BSE SME platform. Bedi Steels plans to raise capital for working capital requirements and expansion, while Modern Diagnostic intends to use the funds for capital expenditure and operational improvements. Both companies aim to strengthen their positions in their respective sectors.

European shares dipped on Wednesday, with the STOXX 600 index dropping 0.5%, as investors grew anxious about impending reciprocal tariffs from the U.S. Concerns about their impact on global growth and inflation hurt sentiment, leading to notable declines in pharma stocks, particularly Novo Nordisk.

Japan s Nikkei share average ended Wednesday with a small rise after swinging between gains and losses, as traders positioned for U.S. President Donald Trump s tariffs.

Capital markets regulator Sebi has granted an extension for the listing of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) shares until July 31, 2025, the depository announced. This extension comes after the depository sought an extension from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sold off Rs 10,255 crore worth of Indian stocks after fueling a 6% Nifty rally in March. With US President Trump s anticipated tariff announcements, market uncertainty lingers. Analysts suggest waiting for clarity on tariffs, as a worse-than-expected outcome could trigger another sell-off, though domestic consumption-driven sectors may remain resilient.

Rohit Srivastava sees positive trends in Indian markets despite volatility from events like Trump s announcements and RBI policy. He highlights the bullish signals from RMI momentum indicators and anticipates improvements post-announcements. Realty sector shows short-term recovery, but long-term growth needs more time. Financials, especially NBFCs, remain attractive due to good valuations and expected RBI support.

Waaree Energies shares dropped by 3.3% to Rs 2,301.1 on the BSE, while Premier Energies declined by 2.9% to Rs 883.45 on Wednesday. Bernstein has set a target price of Rs 1,902 for Waaree Energies, suggesting a potential downside of more than 17% from current levels, and a target price of Rs 693 for Premier Energies, indicating a possible decline of 21.6%.

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday clarified the term level under disclosure regulations for listed entities, stating that it refers to the Compliance Officer s position within a company s organisational hierarchy.