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Lifestyle retailer Trent on Wednesday reported a 9% YoY growth in its Q1 consolidated net profit to Rs 425 crore compared to Rs 391 crore in the year ago period.

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam advises investors on navigating tariff uncertainties. He suggests assessing risk profiles and considering domestic sectors. Pharma and IT sectors have seen corrections. Focus on consumption, banking, and capital goods. Multicap funds are recommended. RBI s stable policy and India s insulated economy offer reassurance. Paint stocks are promising due to domestic orientation and softening crude prices.

Dipan Mehta notes that Trump s tariffs create uncertainty for Indian exporters, impacting stock prices alongside stagnant earnings. While the RBI s policy remains stable, two-wheeler makers like TVS Motors, Eicher, and Hero MotoCorp show strength with improving demand. Bajaj Auto s results are decent but volatile due to export reliance, making other stocks more attractive for fresh investment.

Shares of top Indian shrimp exporters fell up to 5% after U.S. President Trump raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, targeting sectors like seafood. Avanti Feeds, Apex Frozen Foods, and Waterbase Ltd were hit hardest as investors reacted to rising trade tensions over India’s oil trade with Russia.

Bajaj Auto shares fell nearly 4% despite a 14% YoY rise in Q1FY26 PAT to ₹2,210 crore. Revenue grew 10% to ₹13,133 crore, driven by strong export and premium segment sales. EBITDA stood at ₹2,500 crore with a 19.7% margin, down QoQ due to lower dollar realisations, partially offset by better product mix.

Pidilite Industries reported an 18.7% YoY rise in Q1 PAT to Rs 678 crore and announced a 1:1 bonus share issue. Strong volume growth, improved margins, and a special dividend further boosted investor sentiment.

Rajeev Agrawal of DoorDarshi India Fund suggests Trump s new tariffs are opening moves in a broader geopolitical strategy, not just a trade dispute. He emphasizes the strong democratic and economic alignment between India and the US, viewing the situation as an opportunity for high-level negotiations.

Analysts and investors are closely watching for details on how these massive bets will be financed, when returns are expected to materialise, and whether any asset sales are on the cards to support new initiatives.

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