The global commodity market faces volatility due to U.S. President Trump s inconsistent trade policies, with tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico raising concerns about a global trade war. Bullion, base metals, and silver have seen notable gains, while crude oil prices have dropped. Despite easing tensions in the Middle East, uncertain trade policies continue to impact global economic growth.

Srinivas Rao Ravuri, Chief Investment Officer at Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, shares insights on equity markets, advising a long-term investment horizon amid global uncertainties. He highlights India s growing demographics and sectors like banking, consumption, and domestic manufacturing as promising for investors. Despite global volatility, he remains optimistic about India s economic growth and equity market potential in the coming years.

The Indian stock market is gearing up for a busy week with four SME IPOs opening for subscription and five newly listed companies making their stock market debut. As investor interest in SME public issues grows, a closer look at these upcoming IPOs and listings reveals exciting opportunities for market participants to watch.

The record date determines which shareholders are eligible for such benefits. Due to the T+1 settlement cycle, investors must own shares at least one day before the ex-date to qualify.

Indian equity benchmarks continued their upward trend for the fifth consecutive session, driven by appealing large-cap valuations and optimism over easing foreign outflows. The BSE Sensex rose by 0.73%, while the Nifty50 gained 0.69%. Outperforming Asian peers, the Nifty faces resistance at 23,400, with further gains possible if it breaks through this level, according to Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities.

Sectorally, buying was seen in healthcare, energy, telecom, and oil & gas, while selling was observed in metals and consumer durables.

Veteran investor Vijay Kedia, known for his role at Kedia Securities, shared his inspiring investment journey at IOC 6.0 - Traders Mahakumbh. He recounted how a Gujarat-based company investment from 2006-07 turned into a 16,400x return over 16 years, despite facing over 50% declines during market downturns. His belief in long-term holding and compounding led to his remarkable success.

One of the biggest milestones of IOC 6.0 was the Guinness World Record set by Jainam Broking Limited for conducting the Largest Financial Investment Session, Jainam Broking said in a release.

Indian equity markets extended their winning streak for the fifth consecutive session, driven by attractive large-cap valuations and optimism around moderating foreign outflows. The Nifty and Sensex posted over 4% weekly gains, with technical indicators suggesting continued bullish momentum in the short term.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have shifted their strategy in India, showing signs of renewed interest in Indian equities with significant net buying on March 21. Improved domestic fundamentals such as growth pick-up and declining inflation, along with positive sentiment in the debt market, are influencing this change.