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Indian equities may regain momentum by late 2025 as valuations normalise and earnings bottom out, says Siddhartha Khemka of Motilal Oswal. He expects strong growth from FY27 led by financials, autos, and capital goods, setting up the next rally phase.

Crude oil prices have remained range-bound between $60–$70 a barrel in 2025 as supply exceeds demand amid geopolitical tensions and U.S. tariff disruptions. With strong U.S. output, steady Russian exports, and India’s rising demand, analysts expect Brent to average around $68 this year.

SEBI’s move to reclassify REITs as equity instruments marks a pivotal shift, paving the way for index inclusion, deeper liquidity, and valuation re-rating. The change aligns India with global standards and could trigger major institutional inflows, mainstreaming REITs within core equity allocations.

Wall Street experienced a sharp decline on Friday. President Donald Trump s threat to significantly increase tariffs on China triggered a massive sell-off. Major stock indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq saw substantial drops. This escalation in trade tensions impacted global markets, with European and Asian indexes also falling. The oil market also reacted to the news.

China s government bond yields saw a broad decline on Saturday. This followed United States President Donald Trump s decision to reignite the trade war against Beijing. The 30-year and 10-year bond yields experienced a notable drop. New tariffs and export controls on Chinese goods and software were announced by the US. China s bond market remained open due to a holiday adjustment.

Markets are watching bank earnings reports closely. These reports will offer clues about the U.S. economy s strength. Trade tensions with China and a government shutdown are creating uncertainty. Investors are keen to see if corporate profits can sustain the market s upward trend. Upcoming earnings from banks like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs are crucial.

Indian stock markets closed higher on Friday, marking their best weekly gain since late June. This rise was supported by a recovery in IT and bank stocks, alongside reduced foreign institutional selling. Analysts suggest that upcoming second-quarter earnings will be key to sustaining this upward trend. The Nifty and Sensex both saw significant weekly gains, indicating a positive market sentiment.

Stock market regulator Sebi has streamlined penalty rules for brokers, introducing a single penalty per violation across exchanges. The number of penalties has been drastically cut from 235 to 90, with many minor lapses now facing financial disincentives instead of penalties. This move aims to reduce reputational risk and provide significant relief to the broking community.

India s tax authorities are targeting over 400 high-net-worth individuals for evading taxes on their cryptocurrency profits from Binance. Many failed to disclose digital assets held on the offshore exchange, believing they could escape the substantial tax liabilities. The Income Tax department is now actively tracing these undeclared trades.

Gold prices surged past $4,000 an ounce again this week. This rally was fueled by US President Donald Trump s warning of new tariffs on China. Global uncertainties, including potential French government collapse and US shutdown, also boosted safe-haven assets. Investors anticipate US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Silver also saw significant gains, driven by strong demand and supply concerns.