Sensex closed at 81,101, up 314 points, as auto stocks powered the rally. Maruti, Eicher, TVS, M&M, and Bosch hit fresh 52-week highs, signaling bullish momentum and investor confidence in the sector’s growth outlook.

Silver prices may climb as high as Rs 1.5 lakh per kg in the coming months, supported by robust industrial demand, a weakening dollar and safe-haven flows amid global uncertainties, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Eicher Motors gained over 22% in the past month, with Bank of America Securities raising its target to Rs 7,500, citing GST rate cuts, rising premium demand, rural financing support, and brand pull. The brokerage expects Eicher to remain a key beneficiary of the two-wheeler upcycle alongside TVS.

Sebi has approved IPOs of Prozeal Green Energy and Neilsoft. Prozeal aims to raise Rs 700 crore to fund working capital, debt repayment, and expansion in renewable energy. Neilsoft’s Rs 90 crore fresh issue will support capital expenditure. Both firms seek growth from India’s renewable and engineering R&D opportunities.

Sumitomo Mitsui is set to divest its 1.65% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank through a block deal valued at Rs 6,166 crore, offered at a 4% discount. Despite this sale, brokerages maintain a positive outlook on Kotak, citing strong fundamentals and growth potential. Axis Securities reiterates a BUY call, anticipating credit growth and margin recovery.

Wall Street indexes experienced a slight uptick at the opening bell on Tuesday, building on the momentum from the previous day s near-record closing levels. Investors are proceeding with caution as they await the upcoming revision of the employment rate. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all registered gains in early trading.

India s market regulator is expediting IPO clearances, aiming to approve most within three months, potentially leading to a record-breaking year for share sales. SEBI is leveraging AI and engaging with merchant bankers to streamline the process under new leadership. Despite secondary market underperformance, Indian firms have already raised substantial funds through IPOs, positioning India as a leading IPO market.

France s borrowing costs exceeded those of traditional European debt laggard Italy on Tuesday, reflecting investor worries over the country s finances and political stability after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou s ouster.

Buy Inox Wind Ltd. at a price target of Rs 210.0 .

Investor Jim Rogers highlights gold and silver as safe havens amid weakening faith in US treasuries, preferring silver over gold at current levels. He sees India as a promising but pricey equity market, favors agriculture as an emerging investment theme, and remains cautious on global markets due to widespread optimism.