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Trade tensions are back in focus. Markets show signs of worry about tariffs. President Trump may impose additional tariffs. This could lead to inflation. The Fed s cautious stance adds to market concerns. A slow period for stocks is expected. Unless tariff policies change, a difficult period is anticipated. Investors are watching closely for developments.

JSW Energy s shares experienced a surge following a robust Q1 performance, with net profit climbing 42.4% to Rs 743 crore, fueled by increased renewable and thermal power generation. Revenue soared by 78.6%, and EBITDA nearly doubled, driven by significant capacity additions, including the acquisition of Mytrah Energy.

Sri Lotus Developers IPO saw strong investor interest. The IPO was subscribed 15.17 times on its final day. Non-institutional investors led the subscription. Retail investors and qualified institutional buyers also participated. The IPO s grey market premium indicated potential listing gains. The company aimed to raise Rs 792 crore. Proceeds will fund real estate projects and support corporate purposes.

Geopolitical tensions, BRICS ties, and Russia trade complicate India-U.S. trade negotiations amid new tariffs.

Netweb Technologies reported a strong Q1 performance with profit after tax more than doubling year-on-year to Rs 30.5 crore, up from Rs 15.24 crore. Operating income surged 102% to Rs 301.2 crore, while operating EBITDA jumped 127.2% to Rs 44.8 crore, reflecting a healthy margin of 14.9%. PAT margin came in at 10.1%.

Chalet Hotels posted a 236% YoY jump in Q1 net profit to Rs 203.1 crore, driven by higher revenue from its Koramangala residential project and strong hotel operations. Operational revenue rose to Rs 894.5 crore, supported by project completions and rising room inventory.

Charu Chanana of Saxo Markets discusses President Trump s trade policies. Trump sticks to tariff deadlines, impacting various countries. Pharma companies face pricing adjustments. Trade relations with allies are strained. Protectionism affects global growth. Capital flows may shift. The U.S. presents a mixed picture of strong microeconomics but elevated sovereign risks. Investors need to hedge risks with diverse assets.

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam suggests India s mature response to US trade concerns, emphasizing ongoing negotiations and prioritizing domestic interests. Despite initial market jitters and FII selling, domestic institutional investors capitalized on corrections, buying quality stocks. Subramaniam anticipates a phased trade deal, focusing on tariff parity and energy imports, but acknowledges India s limited capacity for large-scale US investments, unlike Japan.

Fractional real estate investment gains traction in India. It allows investors to own a portion of commercial properties. SEBI s SM REIT framework formalizes this space, enhancing transparency. This framework protects investor interests. Platforms like Propshare and Strata facilitate access to diverse properties. Secondary market trading and tax alignment are future possibilities.

Despite a surge in promoter selling in 2025, Tracxn Technologies and Tanla Platforms are bucking the trend with significant share buybacks at premiums. Tracxn plans an Rs 800 million buyback at Rs 75 per share, while Tanla will repurchase shares worth Rs 1.75 billion at Rs 875 each.