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The global trade war and ensuing US tariff hike may disrupt supply chains and raise inflation, potentially reducing bank profits in India by up to 25 basis points by FY26. Indian banks face increased competition for deposits, while large NBFCs see upgrades due to equity infusions and strong asset quality.

Financiers are focusing more on higher-ticket loans (₹50,000 and above) due to increasing delinquencies and borrower stress in lower-ticket segments. Loan disbursals fell 35% in value and 42% in volume in Q4, with rising delinquencies and borrower overleverage contributing to the decline.

Greenko Energy Holdings founders, Anil Chalamalasetty and Mahesh Kolli, raised an $800-million private credit loan to buy Orix Group s 20% stake in the company. The loan, arranged by Temasek-backed Clifford Capital and BlackRock, was syndicated by Deutsche Bank and Barclays.

The Nasdaq Composite index, which had surged approximately 84.5% over the previous two years, declined by 10.42%, marking the highest drop since June 2022.

Marico shares have risen 8% in a month, buoyed by expansion into high-growth segments like value-added foods and premium personal care. With strong volume growth and stable pricing, Marico anticipates double-digit revenue growth by FY26. Core brands and the international portfolio remain robust contributors.

Trump’s deliberations over his plans to impose reciprocal tariffs are coming down to the wire, with his team said to be still finalizing the size and scope of the new levies he is slated to unveil. That unpredictability has shaken markets, prompted economists to cut their growth forecasts and forced central bankers to factor in the potential inflationary impact of import costs.

Tata Consumer received an assessment order of Rs 262 crore for FY22 disallowances. The company says that the demand is not maintainable and co will appeal against the order.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose on Tuesday, driven by rebounds in technology stocks, despite volatility and investor anxiety over impending tariff announcements from President Trump. Gains were led by Tesla, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms, while healthcare and airlines saw declines. Big gains were noted for newly public companies like Newsmax and CoreWeave.

Gold prices rose on Wednesday as investors turned to the safe-haven metal amid concerns over impending U.S. tariffs potentially exacerbating the global trade war. Spot gold hit an all-time high, with U.S. gold futures also climbing. Investors await further tariff details and employment reports that could influence future Federal Reserve decisions on interest rate cuts.

The dollar firmed slightly as markets await Trump s announcement on tariff plans. New duties are expected, which could impact global trade. Traders are anxious and currencies are stable. Trump s aides consider a 20% tax on imports. Concerns over a global trade war have already affected the U.S. economy. Canadian and Mexican officials plan to resist U.S. trade actions.