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Sebi officials and market participants at last week s meeting underscored the need to expand the investor base for Indian risk assets, despite a near-five-fold surge in local investor accounts to 190 million in February 2025, from about 39 million six years ago.

The sell-off through the second half of the financial year also took a toll on broader market. For the full fiscal year, the Nifty Mid-cap 150 index rose 5.7%, and the Small-cap 250 gained 2.3%.

Shares in Australia, Japan and South Korea opened higher while US equity-index futures dropped in early Asian trading. The S&P 500 climbed for the first time in four sessions, though US shares still notched their worst quarter compared to the rest of the world since 2009. As equities bounced, bonds moved away from session highs.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq had their worst quarters since 2022 due to concerns over Trump s economic policy and new tariffs. The S&P 500 dropped 4.6% and Nasdaq fell 10.5%. Tech stocks like Tesla and Nvidia saw major declines. Energy sector gained 9.3%. Goldman Sachs raised the recession probability to 35% amid ongoing uncertainty.

Desco Infratech s shares will debut on the BSE SME platform, with a GMP indicating a premium. The company plans to use IPO proceeds for corporate expansion, machinery, and working capital. Specializing in gas pipeline services, it has recently diversified into power, water distribution, and renewable energy projects.

Leading brokerages have shared their latest stock recommendations, highlighting potential upside opportunities across various sectors for the next 12 months.

Global markets were influenced by U.S. President Trump s upcoming tariff announcements. Stocks initially fell but later recovered. Treasury yields slightly decreased, and gold prices rose above $3,100 per ounce. Investors were cautious due to economic uncertainties. Goldman Sachs raised its U.S. recession forecast to 35% and lowered growth expectations. Key economic data releases are anticipated.

Oil prices fell slightly on Monday even after U.S. President Trump warned of secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude prices both declined. Analysts believe Trump may not follow through with his threats, which would impact global growth and demand for oil. The OPEC+ group plans to increase oil production in April.

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams believes current monetary policy is well positioned for the economy this year, despite potential inflation risks. The Fed is cautious on rate changes and is monitoring incoming data. Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin shares concerns over tariffs impacting prices and the job market. Economic uncertainty persists amid trade policy shifts.

Goldman Sachs has raised the chance of a U.S. recession to 35% from 20% and expects more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve due to impacts of President Trump’s tariffs. The brokerage also expects the European Union to face significant economic challenges, potentially leading to a technical recession.