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Indian benchmark indices ended in the green today (Monday, March 17) led by gains in bank and auto stocks while individually ICICI Bank and Axis Bank called the shots. Favaourable global cues also helped bulls consolidate their position.

The Bombay High Court on Monday discharged Adani Enterprises Ltd, group Chairman Gautam Adani and MD Rajesh Adani from a case of alleged violations of market regulations involving Rs 388 crore, saying no case of cheating or criminal conspiracy was made out.

European shares were largely unchanged on Monday as investors started the new trading week with slight caution around the escalating trade war, while focus remained on the week s upcoming parliamentary vote on Germany s debt reform deal.

Indian bond market participants want the government to lower supply of ultra-long debt in the fiscal year that starts April 1, five treasury officials said on Monday.

Demat accounts: New demat account additions in India fell to 2.3 million in February 2025, the lowest since May 2023, as negative investor sentiment and regulatory changes dampened market participation, impacting trading activity and retail involvement in cash and derivatives segments.

Bitcoin recently hit a low of $76,600, correcting over 25% from its all-time high. Key factors driving the decline include Trump s tariff policies, institutional sell-offs, and panic selling by new investors. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve removes 200,000 BTC from circulation, potentially boosting long-term sentiment. Investors are advised to focus on risk management and diversification.

Economists describe a recession as a "substantial downturn in economic activity" lasting several months, typically characterized by a decline in GDP, higher unemployment, and reduced industrial output.

Japan s Nikkei share average increased almost 1% on Monday, boosted by last week s significant gains in U.S. stocks and a U.S. Congressional decision that avoided a government shutdown. Notable gains were seen in semiconductor and defense stocks as investors adjusted their strategies based on improved market sentiment.

Suresh Ganapathy from Macquarie Capital predicts that banks will benefit from falling rates and easing liquidity, with private sector banks being more agile than PSUs. He suggests investing in NBFCs short-term due to immediate gains from rate cuts but advises a shift to banks for long-term growth as the credit cycle stabilizes.