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Stock Market Highlights: Indian benchmark indices ended in the red on Thursday, dragged down by losses in heavyweight banks and automaker Maruti Suzuki while uncertainty over U.S. tariff measures continued to weigh on investor sentiment.

The demerger seeks to establish five independent, globally scaled companies specializing in aluminium, iron ore, copper, oil and gas, and power generation. This restructuring aims to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enable Vedanta’s management to focus on individual business segments. By optimizing asset utilization and capital allocation, the move is expected to enhance overall business performance and growth.

The Indian rupee topped gains among major Asian currencies and settled at a one-week high on Thursday, aided by dollar sales from foreign banks and softness in the greenback.

Manish Chokhani urges Indian investors to explore global markets, warning against over-reliance on domestic stocks. He highlights undervaluations in China, Europe, and the U.S., citing opportunities in EVs, healthcare, and tech. RBI’s policies restrict rupee appreciation, limiting global investments.

Manish Chokhani notes that platform giants like Zomato, Paytm, and Policybazaar are rapidly expanding market share, driven by India s growing digital economy.

The second advantage for incumbents, at least in India, is they have a long history of after sales for their existing vehicles and that has to translate to the EV as well.

According to a report by Niveshaay Investment Advisors (a smallcase manager), Indian markets are expected to see around 1,000 IPOs across various sectors in the next two years. A similar forecast was also made earlier by the Association of Investment Bankers of India (AIBI).

ETMarkets identified stocks with the highest mutual fund share additions in January 2025. Six stocks dropped over 15%, while three defied market weakness, gaining over 4%. The analysis highlights investor trends amid market volatility.

European shares were steady on Thursday as gains in industrials and materials were offset by declines in heavyweight sectors such as energy and healthcare.

Japan s Nikkei share average fell over 1% to end at a more-than two-week-low on Thursday, as automakers declined due to a stronger yen, while investors assessed the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump s latest tariff threat.