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European shares dipped on Wednesday, with the STOXX 600 index dropping 0.5%, as investors grew anxious about impending reciprocal tariffs from the U.S. Concerns about their impact on global growth and inflation hurt sentiment, leading to notable declines in pharma stocks, particularly Novo Nordisk.

Japan s Nikkei share average ended Wednesday with a small rise after swinging between gains and losses, as traders positioned for U.S. President Donald Trump s tariffs.

Capital markets regulator Sebi has granted an extension for the listing of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) shares until July 31, 2025, the depository announced. This extension comes after the depository sought an extension from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sold off Rs 10,255 crore worth of Indian stocks after fueling a 6% Nifty rally in March. With US President Trump s anticipated tariff announcements, market uncertainty lingers. Analysts suggest waiting for clarity on tariffs, as a worse-than-expected outcome could trigger another sell-off, though domestic consumption-driven sectors may remain resilient.

Rohit Srivastava sees positive trends in Indian markets despite volatility from events like Trump s announcements and RBI policy. He highlights the bullish signals from RMI momentum indicators and anticipates improvements post-announcements. Realty sector shows short-term recovery, but long-term growth needs more time. Financials, especially NBFCs, remain attractive due to good valuations and expected RBI support.

Waaree Energies shares dropped by 3.3% to Rs 2,301.1 on the BSE, while Premier Energies declined by 2.9% to Rs 883.45 on Wednesday. Bernstein has set a target price of Rs 1,902 for Waaree Energies, suggesting a potential downside of more than 17% from current levels, and a target price of Rs 693 for Premier Energies, indicating a possible decline of 21.6%.

Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday clarified the term level under disclosure regulations for listed entities, stating that it refers to the Compliance Officer s position within a company s organisational hierarchy.

Third-party logistics services provider Om Freight Forwarders Ltd has filed draft papers with capital market regulator Sebi to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO involves a fresh issuance of shares worth Rs 25 crore with an offer for sale of up to 72.50 lakh equity shares by the promoters, according to the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filed on Monday.

India’s investor base expanded by 23.1% over the past year, reaching 1,127 lakh. Bihar and Uttar Pradesh led with 32.7% and 29.4% growth, respectively. Major financial hubs like Maharashtra and Gujarat also saw steady expansion, indicating rising financial participation.