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The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, assessing the impact of Trump’s trade policies on an economy facing inflationary pressures and growth concerns. New tariffs and retaliatory actions have dented consumer sentiment, increasing uncertainty. Policymakers are likely to adopt a wait-and-see approach before committing to any policy changes.

​In fact, investors can have 70-80% of their portfolio within these four sectors and that can, I would say, high degree of them outperforming the broader indices or some of the other benchmarks.

Gold prices have surged by Rs 3,400 per 10 grams in just the past week. Both gold and silver saw gains in the international markets, driven by safe-haven demand amid renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Gensol Engineering s stock hit a new 52-week low following continuous declines, driven by credit rating downgrades and financial scrutiny. The company s CFO resignation, debt concerns, and regulatory investigations have further aggravated investor fears, despite efforts to reassure the market.

Kolkata-based Mihup is in advanced talks with a major Indian automobile manufacturer to integrate its in-car AI virtual assistant after partnering with Tata Motors. Planning an IPO within two years, Mihup aims to expand its multilingual voice solutions in the automotive sector, BFSI, and customer service sectors. The company is also eyeing global markets for further growth.

BPCL shares increased by 1.6% after the company announced partnerships with BluJ Aerospace and KPIT Technologies for hydrogen-based projects. BPCL also launched the Emerge cohort under its BPCL Ankur Fund to support startups in energy efficiency and city gas distribution, investing up to Rs 5 crore in early-stage ventures.

JK Lakshmi Cement shares will be in focus after the company received a Rs 45.6 crore tax demand for AY 2022-23. The firm disclosed that the assessment order was received on March 18, 2025. The company plans to appeal the order, stating that the demand is legally untenable and unlikely to impact its operations.

Axis Securities recommends buying Sarda Energy & Minerals stock with a target price of Rs 615, highlighting a recent breakout from consolidation, supported by technical indicators. For Q3 2024, the company reported a consolidated total income of Rs 1318.74 crore, up 8.61% from the previous quarter, along with a strong net profit of Rs 188.16 crore.

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened positively but traded flat due to caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve s policy decision. Tata Steel and other metal stocks rose following DGTR s recommendation of a 12% safeguard duty on certain steel imports. Investors are awaiting the Fed s comments on the U.S. economy.