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On Tuesday, 7 stocks from the BSE 500 index hit their 52-week highs, including Coromandel International and Eicher Motors, showing strong performance with significant recent gains.

Market investors added Rs 18.42 lakh crore to their wealth in two days of sharp rally in equities echoing a rally in global equities after US President Donald Trump relaxed some of the tariffs on electronics products and hinted at duty revision for automobiles.

Citigroup s profit surged in the first quarter as its traders reaped a windfall from volatile markets that fueled client activity.

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday barred Kalapi Shah, responsible for conducting business of Teji Mandi Analytics Private Ltd (TMAPL), from the securities market for five years, for flouting portfolio management services rules.

ICICI Prudential Life reported a 122% YoY rise in Q4FY25 profit to Rs 385 crore. FY25 PAT grew 40%, VNB stood at Rs 2,370 crore with a 22.8% margin. APE crossed Rs 10,000 crore. Strong growth seen in annuity, protection, and sum assured metrics.

CRISIL forecasts a boost in bank loan growth to 12-13% in FY2026, driven by interest rate cuts, tax breaks, and regulatory support. Retail loan growth is expected to rise, fueled by home loans, while corporate credit will benefit from infrastructure investments and relaxed risk weights for NBFCs. Deposit growth and corporate bond market dynamics remain key factors.

5 Nifty500 stocks—FSN E-Commerce, Westlife, Delhivery, Devyani International, and Piramal Pharma—lead in TTM P/E ratios above 700x, reflecting high investor expectations but raising overvaluation concerns.

Wall Street experienced a slight increase on Tuesday, buoyed by potential tariff relief in the auto sector. However, proposed tariffs on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors tempered enthusiasm. Financial stocks led the gains, driven by strong performances from Bank of America and Citigroup, despite ongoing market sensitivity to trade policy developments and corporate caution.

Aegis Vopak Terminals and Seshaasai Technologies have received Sebi s go-ahead to raise funds through initial public offerings (IPOs), an update with the regulator showed on Tuesday.