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On the first trading day of the quarter, markets were apprehensive ahead of President Trump s Liberation Day, impacting stocks, U.S. Treasury yields, and gold. The anticipation of Trump s new tariffs created uncertainty, affecting global market performance and investor sentiment.

Stock markets experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday with Sensex plunging by 1,390 points. Key stocks in focus included HAL, Mphasis, and Infosys, with experts recommending a buy on dips strategy for HAL, a no-trade zone for Mphasis until a clear trend is established, and a sell on rise approach for Infosys.

Shri Ahimsa Naturals debuts on the NSE SME platform with a strong IPO subscription, pricing at Rs 119 per share and a GMP of 16%. The company, which exports to 14 countries, saw non-institutional investors book the issue nearly 63 times.

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Dharamshi acknowledges the challenge of adapting to rising valuations over time, while holding on to his value-conscious roots.

KEC International secures new orders worth Rs 1,236 crore in both domestic and international markets, including projects in India, the UAE, and Kuwait. The total order intake for FY25 reaches a record Rs 24,600 crore, marking a robust 36% growth compared to last year.

Swiggy shares: Earlier, the Bengaluru-based company received notices from the Income Tax Department regarding unpaid dues related to cancellation charges paid to merchants in the financial years 2018 and 2019, amounting to Rs 1.1 crore. Swiggy had stated last month that it would be appealing those assessment orders as well.

Veteran investor Kalpraj Dharamshi discusses the evolution of his investing journey since the 1980s. Reflecting on adapting to current market valuations, he highlights the challenge of balancing value-driven instincts with the need to stay relevant in changing environments.

Sandip Sabharwal highlights that auto sales numbers from companies like Eicher Motors, TVS, and Ashok Leyland are surpassing analyst expectations, and are not significantly impacted by tariff concerns. He also discusses prospects for large banks and real estate, expressing an unfavorable view towards Vodafone Idea and IT stocks due to profitability and economic concerns.