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Maneesh Dangi provides insights into current market turmoil, attributing it to US strategies aimed at weakening the dollar. He explains how this affects gold prices, equities, and bonds. Dangi suggests that India may benefit from these shifts, despite short-term uncertainties, and predicts bonds to outperform equities in the near term.

Mahesh Patil of ABSL AMC believes the impact of US tariffs on India will be limited, causing a slight decline in certain sectors like IT and pharma. He suggests using market dips as buying opportunities and emphasizes the importance of diversification, with a focus on domestic-oriented sectors and cyclical sectors such as banking, financial services, and consumer-oriented companies.

Samir Arora cautions against panic but stresses that global volatility is serious. He advises avoiding US-dependent sectors like IT and pharma for now, favoring domestic growth plays. India may outperform but isn’t immune to global corrections. A wait-and-watch approach with tactical flexibility is key in uncertain times.

Indian automakers shares tumbled due to the US imposing a 25% import duty on automobiles. Bharat Forge and Tata Motors saw significant declines, with concerns about revenue impacts from their substantial US market exposure. Auto component makers also faced selling pressure and potential cost increases.

Reliance Industries shares fell 4.3% amid renewed global trade tensions following the U.S. tariff revision. Brokerages remain optimistic ahead of Q4 results, with Goldman Sachs expecting stable EBITDA and strong growth in retail and Jio. Macquarie upgraded its outlook, projecting 15–16% earnings CAGR for FY25–27, while JPMorgan sees value in RIL’s bonds despite recent legal overhangs.

Mahesh Patil maintains a balanced outlook amid global uncertainty, citing India’s relative insulation from steep tariffs, improving liquidity, and stable earnings. He advises gradual accumulation, diversified asset allocation, and a focus on quality sectors like BFSI, consumer, and utilities. FIIs are underweight, offering potential upside on dollar weakness.

Dharmesh Shah suggests focusing on the domestic sector, with banking showing relative outperformance even in the current corrective phase. He advises positive stances on banking, NBFCs, PSU stocks, and metals, while viewing pullbacks in IT as exit opportunities.

Maneesh Dangi suggests bonds over equities in the near term due to global uncertainties introduced by Trump s tariffs. He foresees a potential recovery in India’s economy within five to six months and recommends focusing on domestic-facing sectors like BFSI and local consumption, while being cautious with globally-linked sectors.

Indian equities have remained weak in CY25, with the Nifty down 1.3%. Several logistics stocks saw sharp declines, with eight stocks falling over 20% so far.

European shares experienced their biggest daily loss in eight months due to fears of an escalating trade war after U.S. President Trump announced hefty tariffs. The STOXX 600 fell 2.7%, with significant losses in German, Italian, and French stocks. Investors moved to safer assets amid market volatility.