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Share Market Holiday today on Maha Shivratri 2025: Stock exchanges BSE and NSE will be closed on Mahashivaratri, marking the first trading holiday of the year. The commodity exchange MCX will remain closed only for the morning session. As Indian markets experience a downturn, volatility is expected with the expiry of February s derivative contracts.

Shares of the US electric vehicle pioneer Tesla slumped nine percent Tuesday, as investors digested disappointing European sales and chief executive Elon Musk s aggressive foray into politics. Alongside its European struggles, Tesla also faces stiff competition from automakers like BYD in China -- a key market for electric vehicles.

Goldman Sachs sold 89,314 shares of TeamLease Services for ₹17.5 crore via a block deal. The stock has declined 32% year-to-date and underperformed Nifty. The sell-off follows a weak performance, with shares trading below key moving averages.

US stocks: The benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq had a subdued start on Tuesday as markets braced for the potential impact of more stringent U.S. trade controls on Beijing and awaited quarterly earnings from AI-chip leader Nvidia.

Motilal Oswal Alternates on Tuesday announced a Rs 460-crore investment in Mega Fine Pharma for a majority stake. The Sanghvi family, the promoters of the company, have also invested in a bid to increase their stake in the export-focused integrated API company, as per an official statement.

Sebi imposed a ₹5 crore penalty on Indian Clearing Corporation (ICCL) for non-compliance with cyber and network audit norms. ICCL failed to maintain updated inventory records, identify critical assets, and address cyber audit observations within the prescribed timelines.

The Sensex rose 148 points to close at 74,602 on Tuesday, but eight BSE 200 stocks hit 52-week lows. While this may signal buying opportunities, it can also indicate underlying weaknesses, making it a key metric for market analysis.

Gold delivered nearly 28% returns in 2024, prompting HNIs and UHNIs to increase allocations. Strong performance was driven by lower interest rates, geopolitical risks, and central bank purchases. ETF inflows also surged as yields declined, boosting gold s appeal as a hedge.