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Adani Power share price rose 4.2% after Bangladesh asked the company to fully resume power supplies from its 1,600-megawatt plant in India. This follows over three months of reduced supply due to payment delays caused by Bangladesh s foreign exchange issues. The two countries are also dealing with a pricing dispute and potential contract renegotiations.

Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies gained as investors tracked U.S. tariff policies and awaited Fed Chair Powell’s speech. BTC rose 1.1% to $98,209, while Ethereum climbed 2.4%. Analysts see Bitcoin consolidating between $90K-$108K, with key resistance at $100K. Market sentiment remains cautious amid inflation concerns, regulatory updates, and accumulation by large holders.

Despite event risks easing, mid and small-cap stocks remain weak. Dipan Mehta sees opportunities in large-caps, non-discretionary sectors, pharma, and platform companies while advising patience and portfolio reassessment amid volatility.

Silver is gaining prominence in India s commodity and investment landscape due to its expanding industrial applications in electronics, solar energy, 5G, and healthcare. India s growing demand, along with silver s dual role as a precious and industrial metal, supports its rising status as a vital asset class.

ICICI Securities has upgraded Metropolis Healthcare to Buy, setting a target price of Rs 2,250. The company reported a net profit of Rs 31.47 crore for the latest quarter and a revenue growth of 10.87% year-on-year. Promoters hold a 49.4% stake, and ICICI expects strong earnings growth with an EBITDA margin of 24-27%.

Amit Jain advises a strategic investment strategy for 30-40-year-olds, suggesting 30% in banking, 30% in pharma, and 40% in PSUs for long-term returns. He discusses Budget 2025 s focus on consumption, private sector growth, and highlights sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and renewable energy as beneficiaries.

​So, we have enough investment themes to look at within India and I do not think that from that perspective tariffs is going to play a major role. But what happens is that when tariffs do come through the way they are talking, it affects all the global markets and that just impacts the sentiment over here.

Adani Enterprises surged 4.3% after the Adani family pledged Rs 6,000 crore to establish two 1,000-bed hospitals in Ahmedabad and Mumbai, in partnership with Mayo Clinic. These hospitals will include medical colleges, super-specialty centers, and research facilities. The initiative aims to enhance India’s healthcare infrastructure and medical education, with a focus on innovation and accessibility.

The Nifty Auto index was trading 1.26 per cent down at 22820.4.

The US dollar has seen significant growth, hitting two-year highs and impacting emerging markets, particularly the Indian rupee, which is reaching record lows. Key factors include aggressive US tariff policies and a robust US economy. As foreign investors seek safety in dollar-denominated assets, substantial capital outflows from Indian equity markets are expected to continue.