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Oil prices fell further due to the U.S. pausing military aid to Ukraine and pending tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. The market sees potential sanctions relief for Russia potentially easing supply constraints. Meanwhile, the OPEC+ plan to increase oil production adds to downward pressure on prices.

Shares of Samvardhana Motherson and Sona BLW fell up to 3% after U.S. President Trump confirmed new 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada. This move has reignited trade war concerns, affecting companies with significant exports and overseas operations. Trump cited issues like illegal drug trafficking and migration as reasons for resuming the tariffs.

The Indian market is expected to open lower on Tuesday, following weak global cues. The Nifty futures closed with slight losses, and options data suggests a broader trading range between 21,700 and 22,700 zones. Experts recommend stocks like BEL, JSW Energy, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and TCS for short-term trading, with specific buy/sell targets and stop-loss levels.

Over the last ten years, there have been multiple instances of prolonged FPI selling lasting three months or more.

Coforge s board will meet on March 4, 2025, to evaluate a proposal to alter its share capital through a stock split. This aims to make shares more affordable and increase market liquidity. Coforge reported a 10.3% YoY rise in Q3 FY25 profit to Rs 268 crore and a 42.8% surge in revenue. The stock has a buy recommendation.

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, fell on Tuesday, impacted by losses in Reliance Industries and IT stocks, following declines in Asian markets. This downturn was driven by Trump s reiterated commitment to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10% on China, effective from 10:31 a.m. IST, leading to a cumulative 20% tariff on Chinese goods.

Japan s Nikkei dropped 1.8% on Tuesday amid concerns over U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico and a stronger yen. Exporter shares like Toyota were hit, and tech shares underperformed. The yen s strength followed President Trump s comments on currency values. The volatility index briefly spiked to a level last seen post the U.S. presidential election.

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Axis Securities has given a buy call for Ashok Leyland with a target of Rs 245. The current price is Rs 210.25. The company is showing positive financial growth and aims to achieve medium-term goals. Exports and non-CV businesses are key growth drivers. The company is focusing on electric vehicles and expanding in various regions.