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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled plans to reduce borrowing costs by half a percentage point by year s end due to slowing economic growth and anticipated lower inflation. Policymakers noted increased risks and uncertainty, adjusting their inflation outlook and slowing quantitative tightening.

Goldman Sachs sold 8.45 lakh shares of Mahindra Lifespace for ₹28 crore, while Graviton Research offloaded 10.77 lakh shares. Despite a 40% yearly decline, the stock rose 5% today, closing at ₹327.30 on BSE.

Sebi has barred former TV anchor Hemant Ghai and his family from securities markets for five years, citing regulatory violations. Ghai is accused of using his TV position to influence stock prices, benefitting his family through pre-planned trades. Sebi has ordered them to disgorge Rs 6.16 crore of illegal gains and pay additional penalties.

The rupee appreciated by 12 paise to 86.44 per dollar, marking its longest winning streak since September 2024. Exporter dollar sales and foreign inflows supported the rally, pushing the currency to its highest level since January 27.

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said it has reduced the minimum investment amount for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments on the Social Stock Exchange from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1,000. ZCZP are instruments for donating money to non-profit organizations (NPOs) listed on the SSE.

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended in the green on Wednesday, extending their rebound for a third consecutive session with metal and financial stocks leading the advances.

Even as the economy undergoes what may be wrenching changes, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to signal it could cut its key interest rate twice this year - the same forecast it issued in December.

India s IPO market faces a slowdown due to overvaluation, liquidity issues, and investor sentiment shifts. Private equity exits are struggling, tech IPOs are delayed, and only companies with strong fundamentals, fair pricing, and governance can succeed in the new landscape.

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend its rate cut pause on Wednesday as it seeks to chart a path through the economic turbulence unleashed by President Donald Trump s on-again, off- again approach to tariffs.

US stocks edged higher Wednesday amid anticipation of the Federal Reserve s announcement on interest rates. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq showed modest gains. Traders expect the Fed to cut rates by the end of 2025, while General Mills reported lower sales and a bleak outlook.