Indian equity indices slipped 0.3% amid global trade tensions. Midcap stocks faced sharp losses, with Muthoot Finance, Thermax, and Indraprastha Gas leading the weekly decline across sectors.

13 companies will undergo corporate actions this holiday-shortened week, including dividends, stock splits, rights issues, and spin-offs.

Rishabh Nahar blends fitness, spiritual grounding, and mental models to navigate market volatility. His holistic approach, rooted in discipline and first principles, helps maintain clarity, focus, and rational decision-making.

Indian stock markets will remain closed on April 14 for Ambedkar Jayanti, while MCX will open in the evening. This marks one of 14 holidays in 2025. Markets ended last week subdued; the upcoming shortened week will be driven by earnings announcements and global tariff developments.

As FY2025-26 begins, investors should align strategies with risk profiles. Conservative investors can focus on debt and hybrid funds, moderates on large-caps and dynamic allocation, and aggressive investors on mid/small-caps and sectoral themes. SIPs remain key amid global volatility, inflation concerns, and supportive domestic fundamentals post-Union Budget.

Gold prices have surged to record highs in 2025, crossing Rs 93,000 per 10 grams and nearing Rs 96,000 with GST. Market momentum remains bullish amid US-China tensions. While analysts see further upside, they remain cautious about gold touching Rs 1 lakh by Akshaya Tritiya due to technical resistance.

Jignesh Desai of Centrum Broking discusses cautious optimism for FY26 with improved FII sentiment, strong domestic fundamentals, and potential impact of US tariffs on Indian exporters. Key factors to watch include inflation, RBI rate cuts, and global trade dynamics. Small and mid-cap investments are attractive post-correction.

Indian equity indices ended the week with modest losses amid heightened volatility. Analysts suggest that Nifty could rally if it sustains above 22,900, with resistance at 23,800. Bank Nifty remains strong above 50,000. A cautious, hedged approach is recommended, with key macro data releases ahead.

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The Indian equity market saw a mild weekly decline, despite strong Friday gains. RBI s rate cut and shift to an accommodative stance provided optimism. However, global volatility, US-China tensions, and FII selling impacted sentiment. Key sectors to watch include FMCG (bullish) and IT (bearish).