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Ben Powell of BlackRock Investment Institute remains constructive on US equities despite recent market volatility. He highlights the importance of understanding the Trump administration s economic policies and the need for investors to reassess safety in a more fractured world. Powell suggests a diversified approach to finding investment opportunities in this new, volatile era.

European shares were largely unchanged on Tuesday, as investors took a pause following the previous session s global tech rout on concerns that the looming trade war could dent U.S. economic growth and lead to a recession.

The Maharashtra government has proposed a 6% Motor Vehicle Tax on EVs priced above Rs 30 lakh. The maximum tax limit will also increase from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 30 lakh, potentially generating an additional Rs 170 crore in revenue.

A long buildup was observed in five stocks on March 11, with rising open interest and prices signaling bullish sentiment.

Deven Choksey highlights challenges in the global auto industry, India’s market stabilization, and investment opportunities in the wire & cable and banking sectors. He stresses corporate governance, IPO caution, and long-term investment strategies.

Japan s Nikkei index fell to a six-month low, tracking significant losses on Wall Street, but managed to regain most losses as U.S. stock futures rose. Advantest and Fast Retailing reversed losses, boosting the index, while tech investor SoftBank Group fell heavily. In contrast, the Topix index also recovered some losses after an intraday drop.

Metal stocks have surged up to 17% in a month, outperforming Nifty, driven by a weaker dollar and Chinese stimulus. However, US tariffs on steel and aluminum pose risks. Analysts remain optimistic about India s metal sector, citing strong domestic demand, China’s recovery, and potential safeguard duties. Technical indicators signal a buy-on-dips approach.

Deven Choksey recommends Kotak and ICICI as top choices in the private banking sector, noting their strong tech integration and efficient business processing. Meanwhile, issues with corporate governance and aggressive market capturing strategies are impacting companies like IndusInd Bank and PC Jeweller negatively.

The Nifty Realty index was trading 2.51 per cent up at 819.8.