The US has announced a 25% tariff on fully assembled vehicles from April 3 and auto parts from May 3, affecting Indian firms. With 27% of India s auto component exports heading to the US, companies like Sona BLW, Tata Motors, Bharat Forge, and Samvardhana Motherson face revenue risks.

Indian stock markets will remain closed on March 31 for Eid-ul-Fitr. Trading across BSE and NSE, including equities and derivatives, will resume on April 1 after the extended weekend break. Investors should plan trades accordingly to avoid disruptions.

Indian stock markets closed lower on Friday as auto and IT stocks declined amid caution over U.S. tariffs. Nifty and Sensex showed intraday volatility, while analysts predict short-term consolidation before the next move, with key resistance at 23,750 and support at 23,350.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in FY25, offloading ₹1.27 lakh crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) remained consistent buyers, investing ₹6.06 lakh crore. March saw reduced FII selling, with DIIs continuing their strong buying streak throughout the year.

The Sensex rose 0.66% (509 points) in the five sessions before March 28, closing at 77,415. ETMarkets identified eight ₹1,000 crore+ stocks with consistent gains.

Gold s rally has evolved over the years, driven by ETF inflows, COVID-era hedging, and record central bank purchases. Recent trends show renewed investment demand amid geopolitical uncertainty and a shift away from US treasuries, supporting sustained price momentum.

Morgan Stanley sold 19.30 lakh shares of Kesoram Industries for Rs 81 lakh at Rs 4.20 per share, an 11% discount. The stock hit a 52-week low, closing at Rs 4.50. Other entities also offloaded significant stakes via block deals.

PayPal shares dropped 4% after a European Union lawmaker suggested that U.S. payments firms could be impacted by rising U.S.-Europe trade tensions and potential tariffs. This uncertainty has caused market volatility and could pose new challenges for the payments sector, typically shielded from such trade actions.

Wolfspeed s shares dropped nearly 48%, reaching their lowest point since 1998, after appointing Robert Feurle as the new CEO. The company faces challenges with decreased demand from automotive customers and awaits $750 million in federal funding, critical for its semiconductor manufacturing expansion under the CHIPS Act.

Gold prices have reached a record high due to investor concerns over potential global trade wars and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Increased demand for the safe-haven asset is driving the surge, with gold up 2% this week and set for its fourth consecutive weekly gain.