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Indian markets rebounded sharply on Wednesday, with Sensex surging over 500 points and Nifty50 ending above 25,200. Gains were driven by energy, banks, telecom and auto, while FMCG and realty stocks faced selling. Several stocks hit fresh 52-week highs.

Domestic institutional investors boosted their stakes in nine Nifty500 stocks by over 500 bps in June 2025, reflecting strong confidence in select sectors and expectations of future growth.

Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) posted a net loss of ₹324.98 crore in Q1FY26, with a 12.3% drop in revenue. While expenses fell and margins improved, weak topline impacted overall performance. Shares closed 1.7% higher despite negative yearly returns.

Tata Consumer Products Q1 Results: Tata Consumer Products on Wednesday reported a 15% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its Q1FY26 consolidated net profit at Rs 334 crore versus Rs 290 crore in the year-ago period.

Investor confidence surged after President Trump signed trade deals with Japan and Southeast Asian nations, reducing earlier tariff threats. Global stocks hit records, bond yields rose, and auto shares rallied. Hopes now rise for further deals with Europe and China.

The Chinese parent has diversified investments that range from healthcare to football clubs, asset management, banks, estate, hospitality, fashion and industrials. The conglomerate has a presence across the pharma value chain from manufacturing to diagnostics and medical devices. Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Co. had acquired an 86% stake in Gland Pharma in 2016 from KKR for a record deal value of $1.26 billion.

Foreign investors are showing caution towards the Indian stock market. Derivative bets indicate a bearish outlook. Uncertainties surrounding global trade tariffs are a major concern. Muted quarterly results also contribute to the negative sentiment. The long-short ratio, a key market indicator, has fallen significantly. This reflects increased short positions by foreign institutional investors.

Early Q1 results reveal a slowdown in revenue and profit growth, hitting a nine-quarter low, excluding Reliance Industries one-time gain. Banking, finance, FMCG, and IT sectors are showing lackluster performance, impacting overall growth. While initial expectations were high for sectors like capital goods and healthcare, the current trend indicates a weaker earnings picture.

The London Stock Exchange Group is considering introducing 24-hour trading to meet the increasing demands of retail investors. LSEG is currently in discussions to evaluate the feasibility of extending trading hours, including round-the-clock operations. This move is part of a broader exploration of new products and services, with other global exchanges also contemplating extended trading windows.