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India’s economic stability, steady corporate earnings, and proactive government actions make it a favorable destination for FIIs. Once tariff clarity emerges, foreign flows may return, potentially triggering a sharp market rally beyond 24,000 levels.

Indian equity markets ended slightly lower this week as Nifty and Sensex fell 0.3% despite a strong Friday rebound. RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps, adopting an accommodative stance. Global trade tensions added to market volatility.

Despite a volatile week and a 0.3% decline in BSE Sensex, the BSE Smallcap index slipped just 0.15%. However, 10 smallcap stocks posted double-digit weekly gains, led by NACL Industries, Hampton Sky Realty, and Rajoo Engineers among others.

Despite sharp global volatility and a 46% spike in India VIX, Nifty closed nearly flat last week. Sector rotation shows strength in infra, metals, and banking, while auto and IT lag. Caution and stock selection remain key in the near term.

Despite a weekly decline in Indian equities amid global turmoil, Peter Lynch’s investing philosophy—centered on clarity, conviction, and long-term thinking—offers timely guidance for navigating market volatility and avoiding reactive decisions in uncertain environments like today s.

Thirteen companies, including CRISIL, Hexaware and Quess Corp, are set for key corporate actions like dividends, stock split, rights issue, and spin-off in the holiday-shortened trading week.

U.S. stocks surged over 1% as bank earnings kicked off a volatile week marked by trade war anxieties. Treasury yields saw their largest weekly rise in over two decades, while the dollar weakened amid concerns over U.S. trade policy. Gold prices soared to record highs as investors sought safe-haven assets, and oil prices also climbed.

The dollar faced a decline against major currencies amidst trade war worries. Investor confidence in the greenback weakened. China retaliated with increased tariffs on U.S. imports. The dollar hit multi-year lows against the Swiss franc and the euro. Gold prices soared. The European Central Bank pledged to maintain financial stability. Concerns grew about a potential U.S.

Gold prices surged past $3,200 on Friday, fueled by a weakening dollar and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions that heightened recession fears. Investors sought refuge in the precious metal, driving spot gold up nearly 2% to $3,235.89 an ounce.

Oil prices surged, with Brent and WTI crude both rising over $1, after the U.S. hinted at potentially halting Iranian oil exports. This move, aimed at curbing Iran s nuclear program, could tighten global supply. However, trade tensions loom large as China plans retaliatory tariffs on U.S.