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The Reserve Bank of India proposed measures to significantly boost the rupee s use in cross-border trade, particularly with neighboring countries and major partners. This includes permitting banks to lend INR to non-residents for trade and establishing direct reference rates with currencies like the Indonesian rupiah and UAE dirham. Additionally, special rupee vostro account balances will gain wider investment eligibility.

European healthcare stocks jumped on Wednesday, mirroring moves in the United States, propelled by a deal between Pfizer and President Donald Trump to lower prescription drug prices in the Medicaid programme in exchange for tariff relief.

After setting the price band for its massive Rs 11,607 crore IPO at Rs 1,080-1,140 per share on Wednesday, LG Electronics India said the initial offering was "optimally priced" to ensure long-term shareholder valuation.

Real estate company Runwal Developers has submitted its draft papers with markets regulator Sebi for raising Rs 2,000 crore through its initial public offering (IPO).

Tiger Global-backed construction material supply firm Infra.Market has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) worth between Rs 4,500 crore and Rs 5,500 crore with market regulator Sebi using the confidential pre-filing route, market sources said on Wednesday.

Kazakhstan has launched Alem Crypto Fund, its first crypto fund, managed by Qazaqstan Venture Group within AIFC. Backed by Binance Kazakhstan, it targets long-term digital asset investments, strategic reserves, and state-level savings for advancing digital finance.

U.S. market regulators began the process of furloughing workers on Wednesday as the federal government shut down after Congress failed to extend funding, curtailing key oversight functions, stymieing initial public offerings, and limiting some market and economic data.

Nifty and Sensex extended losses for an eighth session, weighed by IT, realty, and consumer stocks. Nifty faces stiff resistance near 24,750 with a bearish structure. Analysts recommend 7 stock picks including TD Power, Canara Bank, and NALCO.

Tata Investment, RBL Bank and four other stocks from the BSE 500 index hit 52-week highs, driven by strong market momentum. The Sensex rose 716 points to 80,983, with Tata Investment gaining 55% in a month. Gains across these stocks reflect bullish investor sentiment amid broad market strength.

Amid rising global uncertainty, gold and silver have surged to multi‑year highs, driven by geopolitical tensions, potential U.S. rate cuts, and a weakening rupee. Experts advise cautious exposure of 5–10% in portfolios, noting precious metals’ long, cyclical trends. While momentum remains, profit‑booking and corrections are possible.