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Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Tuesday, falling for a third consecutive session, with gains in auto makers on festive-season demand failing to offset broader losses fueled by worries over a steep increase in U.S. H-1B visa fees.

The Indian Rupee faced a significant drop, hitting a record low. This decline was influenced by concerns over U.S. tariffs and increased H-1B visa fees. Central bank intervention helped to control the losses. The rupee s performance has been among the weakest in the region this year. Restrictions on services exports could further impact the currency.

Nifty held above 25,000 despite recent volatility, with analysts calling the trend bullish. Strong sectoral participation, leadership from Bank Nifty, and midcap opportunities suggest dips should be bought, with upside potential toward 25,500 in the near term.

Tata Motors slipped after JLR extended its production halt till October 1 following a cyberattack. While festive sales boosted sentiment, uncertainty over recovery lingers, adding to the stock’s 30% yearly decline.

Vanguard sees opportunities in US corporate bonds despite high valuations and tariff risks. Fed rate cuts, strong fundamentals, and low recession probability support demand, making credit risk additions attractive for investors.

Shares of Maruti Suzuki surged up to 3.2% to a 52-week high of Rs 16,325 on NSE after reporting nearly 80,000 inquiries and 30,000 vehicle deliveries on Sunday, marking its best-ever start to Navratri in 35 years. Strong demand for small cars, boosted by GST 2.0 price cuts, has driven 75,000 bookings, about 50% higher than usual.

Refex Industries shares experienced a surge following the board s approval of a composite scheme involving the merger of Refex Green Mobility Limited into Refex Industries. Subsequently, the Green Mobility Business will be demerged into Refex Mobility Limited, planned for independent listing on BSE and NSE. Shareholders will receive equity shares in RML in a 1:1 ratio, mirroring their existing shareholding.

Indian regulators are in discussion to simplify entry for overseas investors by reducing documentation and scrutiny, aiming to shorten registration times from six months to 30-60 days. These changes come amid significant foreign investment outflows this year due to trade tensions and muted earnings. Regulators have engaged with global asset managers to gather feedback and improve market accessibility.

Netweb Technologies has seen its stock more than double in six months, fueled by order wins, government digital initiatives, and India s growing data center market. Brokerages anticipate continued revenue growth driven by AI adoption, data localization, and expanding compute infrastructure.