US stock indexes opened lower on Thursday, as worries about the fallout of US tariff policies returned a day after the Federal Reserve stuck to its monetary easing plans, but warned of an uncertain economic backdrop.

Aditya Birla Capital: Macquarie Equity Research expects Aditya Birla Capital shares to double in three years, citing improving margins, unsecured loan growth, and lower credit costs. Despite recent underperformance, the brokerage sees this as a strong buying opportunity, maintaining an "outperform" rating.

The Bank of England held interest rates at 4.5% and warned against assumptions that they would be cut over its next few meetings as it grappled with deep uncertainty hanging over the British and world economies.

The Sensex surged 899 points to close at 76,348 on Thursday. Seven BSE500 stocks hit 52-week highs, signaling strong market momentum and investor confidence. A 52-week high helps traders assess stock performance and growth potential.

Sebi has released a consultation paper to streamline public issue norms, reviewing the minimum holding period for shares in an OFS. The proposal seeks clarity on exemptions for equity shares obtained from fully paid-up compulsorily convertible securities under approved schemes.

Accenture raised the lower end of its annual revenue forecast on Thursday, betting on growing demand for its services to help clients integrate AI-powered tools into their operations.

A CFA Institute study reveals that 33% of financial influencers give stock recommendations, though only 2% are Sebi-registered. With 82% of investors acting on their advice, concerns about credibility, transparency, and regulatory oversight grow as SEBI tightens rules.

The Indian rupee rose for the seventh straight session on Thursday, its longest winning streak since January 2024, as persistent dollar sales by foreign banks and paring of short bets on the currency helped it weather a stronger dollar.

European shares nudged higher on Thursday, supported by real estate and energy stocks, as investors braced for a series of interest rate decisions by major central banks across the continent.