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Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday said it has reduced the minimum investment amount for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments on the Social Stock Exchange from Rs 10,000 to Rs 1,000. ZCZP are instruments for donating money to non-profit organizations (NPOs) listed on the SSE.

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended in the green on Wednesday, extending their rebound for a third consecutive session with metal and financial stocks leading the advances.

Even as the economy undergoes what may be wrenching changes, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday is expected to signal it could cut its key interest rate twice this year - the same forecast it issued in December.

India s IPO market faces a slowdown due to overvaluation, liquidity issues, and investor sentiment shifts. Private equity exits are struggling, tech IPOs are delayed, and only companies with strong fundamentals, fair pricing, and governance can succeed in the new landscape.

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend its rate cut pause on Wednesday as it seeks to chart a path through the economic turbulence unleashed by President Donald Trump s on-again, off- again approach to tariffs.

US stocks edged higher Wednesday amid anticipation of the Federal Reserve s announcement on interest rates. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq showed modest gains. Traders expect the Fed to cut rates by the end of 2025, while General Mills reported lower sales and a bleak outlook.

Indian frontline indices closed higher for the third consecutive session, supported by banking, auto, and energy stocks. Analysts maintain a bullish outlook, highlighting key support and resistance levels. Experts recommend stocks like HDFC Life, L&T, and SBI for potential upside.

Gold prices advanced Rs 700 to reach a new lifetime high of Rs 91,950 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday on the back of continued buying by jewellers ahead of wedding season, according to the All India Sarafa Association.