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Small and midcap stocks have fallen over 21%, raising investor concerns. Experts advise categorizing holdings into fundamentally strong or speculative stocks. Despite corrections, valuations remain high. A market bottom needs sentiment stability, reduced leverage selling, and earnings growth. Investors should stay cautious and selective rather than reacting impulsively.

Bitcoin and major altcoins declined up to 8% after Fed Chair Powell s comments on stablecoin regulation. Bitcoin fell 2.5% to $95,892, while Ethereum dropped 4.14%. Market sentiment remains cautious ahead of CPI data. Experts highlight key resistance at $98,200 for Bitcoin’s next move. Stablecoins dominated trading volume at $94.9 billion.

India’s leading winemaker, Sula Vineyards, is expected to face $3 million in passive outflows, according to Nuvama.

​​The Q3FY25 revenue from operations stood at Rs 11,995 crore, an increase of over 8% from Rs 11,066 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

Japan s Nikkei share average closed higher on Wednesday, led by technology stocks, but the gains were capped due to persistent worries about the U.S. tariff policy.

Markets remain unconvinced by recent RBI and Budget measures as growth projections appear unrealistic. Weak corporate earnings, inflation risks, INR depreciation, and overvaluation concerns add to investor skepticism. Rate cuts may be premature, and structural issues require deeper policy action. Without stronger reforms, growth disappointments and capital outflows could continue, impacting equities.

Market volatility continues as small and mid-cap stocks face selling pressure. Samir Arora advises patience, diversification, and focusing on large-caps, banks, and IT stocks for stability. Recovery is expected within 6-12 months.

Leading brokerage firms predict significant growth in top stocks for 2025. Recommendations for prominent companies like REC, ITC, Muthoot Finance, M&M, and Varun Beverages indicate potential upsides of up to 30%, highlighting strong growth sectors over the next year.

​I​ think there is a minority opinion that this is a more structural slowdown in earnings for India. We do not agree with that. But there are certainly people who have that view.

Indian benchmark indices declined as US tariffs and weak earnings dampened sentiment. Six Nifty50 stocks, including Reliance, Tata Motors, and Hero MotoCorp, hit 52-week lows amid market pressure.