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NCDEX has received in-principle approval from Sebi to launch its equity and equity derivatives segment, subject to certain conditions including maintaining robust commodity volumes and IT timelines. The exchange plans to invest ₹750 crore to develop the segment, starting with cash offerings. This move diversifies NCDEX s offerings and positions it against competitors like MSE, leveraging its rural penetration.

The 200 DMA is widely used by traders and analysts to assess the overall trend and momentum of a stock.

Samir Arora of Helios Capital advises investors to avoid overreacting to US-India trade tensions, viewing them as potentially short-lived. He suggests focusing on domestic earnings and diversifying portfolios to include both growth and established stocks. Arora highlights India s potential to attract investment due to global diversification trends away from the US, despite current market volatility.

Despite reporting a decline in both profit and revenue for Q1 FY26, NCC Ltd s shares surged due to a robust order book, which grew 33% YoY to Rs 70,087 crore. The company s strong order inflow of Rs 3,658 crore, a significant jump from the previous year, further fueled investor optimism.

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved proposals for the procurement of indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) drones, autonomous surface vessels, mountain radars, and upgrades to infantry combat vehicles and air defence systems.

Market expert Ajay Bagga highlights potential market triggers. These include Donald Trump s tariff announcement on India and the Reserve Bank of India s Monetary Policy Committee meeting outcome. He anticipates possible volatility but expects dip buyers to emerge. Bagga notes domestic investors resilience and suggests potential benefits from GST cuts and LTCG tweaks.

BSE shares led the losses, falling 3.2% to an intraday low of ₹2,921.30. Angel One followed with a 2% decline, while CDSL shares slipped 2.7% to ₹1,524.20.

Peter Cardillo analyzes Trump s tariff threats, particularly regarding pharmaceuticals, deeming 250% tariffs infeasible and unsustainable, viewing them as negotiation tactics. He also discusses potential agreements between the U.S., India, and Russia concerning energy, anticipating a balanced approach. Despite tariff-induced market volatility, Cardillo believes strong market fundamentals will ultimately prevail.

Rate-sensitive stocks fell on Wednesday after the RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.5% and maintained its neutral stance, signaling stable growth and easing inflation. The Bank Nifty slipped 0.2%, while the Nifty Realty index dropped 2.3%. Broader financials also weakened, with PSU banks, financial services, and NBFC-focused indices all ending lower post-policy announcement.

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk said on Wednesday it will sharpen its commercial focus and reduce costs, after a major profit warning and new CEO announcement last week wiped some $95 billion of value from the company s stock.