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Dennis highlighted that in the current geopolitical climate, countries not directly impacted by U.S.-China tariff tensions are seen as more attractive for investment. These markets may offer relatively stable opportunities amid global trade uncertainty.

Shares of Paytm operator One97 Communications saw a fell over 2 percent to the intraday low of Rs 846.3 apiece around 10:15 a.m. today, before stabilising to trade near 1.5 percent. The scrip was trading 1.68 percent lower as of 2:18 p.m., compared with a 1.85 percent rise in the benchmark Sensex.

Indian equity markets approach a long weekend. Experts suggest reassessing positions after a significant rally. Nifty faces a key resistance zone, potentially leading to consolidation. JM Financial advises profit-taking in Nifty. Banking and financial sectors remain strong. Cholamandalam Finance, Bank of Baroda, and Adani Ports are highlighted as attractive stock picks. Adani Ports is preparing for a big reversal.

Kenneth Andrade suggests that despite global economic slowdown, strategic investments in companies expanding globally can yield growth, particularly those capturing market share. He highlights the potential in financials and base metals as safe havens. Andrade notes inventory restocking in the West as a near-term growth opportunity, favoring non-discretionary consumption and efficient industries like IT.

The Indian rupee rose on Thursday to log its best weekly performance in a month as foreign portfolio inflows into Indian equities picked up and as the dollar remained on the defensive amid concerns about how tariffs would affect the world s largest economy.

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India s second largest IT services exporter Infosys has declared a final dividend of Rs 22 per equity share for the financial year ended March 2025. The dividend was announced along with the fourth quarter results after the markets hours on Thursday.

Sensex surged 1,509 points to 78,553, pushing 10 BSE 500 stocks to fresh 52-week highs. Gains were led by financials, aviation, telecom, and FMCG, reflecting strong bullish sentiment.

Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey stressed the need for robust corporate governance to protect investors, especially minority shareholders, following Gensol s misuse of funds for personal gains. He said lasting reform must originate from within corporate boardrooms.