As global markets reel from President Trump s historic tariff hikes, wiping out $8 trillion in value, Warren Buffett stands out by adding $12.7 billion to his fortune in 2025. While billionaires like Musk, Bezos, and Gates see steep losses, Buffett’s pivot to Japanese trading houses lifts Berkshire Hathaway past $1.14 trillion in market cap, defying recession fears.

The combined market valuation of nine of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 2,94,170.16 crore in the holiday-shortened last week, with Tata Consultancy Services taking the biggest hit amid a bearish trend in domestic equities.

As Q4 FY25 results approach, investors holding banking stocks should closely monitor the NPA levels of the banks in their portfolios.

Despite mixed market conditions, India’s financial sector remained resilient in Q4 FY25, with 11.1% YoY credit growth and stable asset quality. Gold loans and vehicle financiers led the performance, while microfinance showed improving collections. With RBI rate cuts likely, FY26 is expected to see 12% credit growth. Shriram Finance and HDFC Bank emerge as top picks for investors.

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Gold is nearing $3,000 per ounce in 2025, driven by fears of slowing U.S. growth, rising geopolitical tensions, and widening fiscal deficits. This surge has coincided with a correction in equity markets, reigniting interest in gold as a portfolio diversifier.

President Trump s tariff announcement triggered volatility across global markets, with Indian indices falling 2.6%. Analyst Preeti K. Chabra shares insights on Nifty, Bank Nifty, and sector-specific strategies, highlighting opportunities in banks, midcaps, and select options setups. Amid global uncertainty, disciplined hedging and defined-risk strategies are key as sentiment swings and technical breakdowns drive market direction.

Tata Capital has confidentially filed for an IPO to raise up to ₹18,000 crore, potentially becoming India s fourth-largest IPO. The firm, merging with Tata Motors Finance, aims to issue 23 million shares and offer for sale by current shareholders, with major banks advising on the issue.

Indian markets fell sharply last week amid global sell-offs triggered by U.S. tariff moves and slowdown fears. Nifty dipped below 23,000, with IT and metal stocks leading losses. Key events this week include RBI’s MPC decision, U.S. inflation data, FOMC minutes, and TCS earnings. Volatility is expected to persist, driven by global cues, macro data, and earnings season kickoff.