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Indian benchmark indices extended their winning streak to a seventh session on Wednesday, lifted by IT and auto stocks amid signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions and an upbeat revenue forecast from HCLTech.

India is emerging as a resilient haven amid a rebound in emerging market sentiment, driven by its domestic-focused economy and more attractive valuations. HSBC’s Herald Van Der Linde highlights India’s insulation from global trade tensions and steady earnings growth as key factors drawing investor interest, especially in sectors like banking, consumption, and healthcare, despite ongoing global uncertainties.

Tata Consumer Products announced a significant surge in its Q4FY25 performance, reporting a 59% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 345 crore. Revenue for the quarter also saw a substantial rise of 17% year-on-year, totaling Rs 4,608 crore. The board has proposed a dividend of Rs 8.25 per share for FY 2024-25, pending shareholder approval.

The combined effect of these forces—higher costs, slower consumption, and uncertain supply—raises the risk of a global economic slowdown or even recession.

Bajaj Housing Finance reported a net profit of Rs 587 crore in the fourth quarter, which is 54% higher than Rs 381 crore posted in the same quarter of last year. Net interest income in the reporting period increased 31% to 823 crore from Rs 629 crore in Q4FY24.

LTIMindtree announced a final dividend of Rs 45 per share alongside its Q4FY25 results, showcasing a 2.5% YoY increase in net profit to Rs 1,129 crore. Revenue grew by 10% YoY to Rs 9,772 crore. CEO Debashis Chatterjee highlighted a 5% constant currency revenue growth for FY25, driven by key verticals and AI deal wins.

The Indian rupee logged its steepest fall in two weeks, pressured by a recovery in the U.S. dollar index and as traders unwound long positions on the local unit after it failed to climb above a key level.

MarketSmith identifies seven stocks near ideal buy points, including Bharti Airtel, BSE, PG Electroplast, and Indian Hotels. Most are trading above key moving averages and either forming or breaking out of technical bases. Strong financials and momentum support their potential, though debt levels vary across companies.

FII shareholding rose in five Nifty500 stocks during Q4FY25, signaling growing foreign investor confidence.

Gold prices racing to an all-time high is likely to impact the sales volume of organised gold jewellery retailers by 9-11 per cent in 2025-26, a report said on Wednesday.