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Indian stock markets faced a downturn due to Donald Trump s tariffs and concerns over additional tariffs on Indian goods, leading to losses in key indices. Investors are hopeful that the upcoming GST Council meeting and potential tax slab reforms will boost domestic consumption and revive market sentiment.

Ola Electric shares surged nearly 31% in August, marking their best monthly performance since listing, fueled by optimism surrounding government production-linked incentives and renewed institutional investor interest. The company s PLI certification for its Gen-3 scooters is expected to boost profitability, reviving investor confidence.

Oil prices declined as traders anticipated weaker U.S. demand after Labor Day and a potential supply increase from OPEC+ this autumn. Market sentiment was also influenced by uncertainty surrounding Russian supply and India s continued purchase of Russian oil despite U.S. pressure. While U.S. crude inventories showed strong draws, concerns linger about the impact of tariffs on future economic outlook.

Major stock indexes declined on Friday, led by a tech selloff triggered by Dell s disappointing AI server costs. U.S. inflation data aligned with expectations, bolstering hopes for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in September, influencing currency and treasury markets. European shares also fell, while investors await upcoming U.S. jobs data and monitor developments regarding a Fed Governor s job security.

European shares declined, hitting a two-week low, pressured by British banks amid proposed tax changes. Natwest, Barclays, and Lloyds experienced significant drops. The STOXX 600 fell, marking its first weekly loss in four, influenced by U.S. Federal Reserve concerns and French political uncertainty. U.S. inflation data and Trump s attempts to influence the Fed also weighed on market sentiment.

The S&P 500 retreated from record highs on Friday, dragged down by losses in AI-related stocks like Dell and Nvidia, as investors analyzed inflation data reflecting the impact of tariffs. Alibaba s U.S. shares surged following a strong cloud computing report.

The Indian rupee hit a record low of 88.31 per dollar before closing at 88.19, pressured by U.S. tariff concerns, weak equity inflows, and strong dollar demand. RBI intervention likely prevented deeper losses, but sentiment remains fragile.

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September opens with strong IPO momentum, featuring seven new issues and 15 listings in the first week. While SME offerings dominate with six launches, Amanta Healthcare is the lone mainboard IPO, aiming to raise Rs 126 crore, testing investor appetite amid market volatility.