The U.S. dollar weakened after the Federal Reserve indicated potential interest rate cuts later this year amidst tariff uncertainty. The pound reached a four-month high before the Bank of England s policy decision, while Turkey s lira and the Australian dollar saw significant fluctuations. Markets remained attentive to upcoming economic data and central bank moves.

NHPC s board has approved a borrowing plan to raise up to Rs 6,300 crore for FY26 through bonds and loans. The company recently reported a significant decline in quarterly profit by 47% and formed a joint venture for renewable energy projects with Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corp.

Copper prices surged past $10,000 a ton amid global trade dislocation triggered by President Donald Trump s tariff push on the metal. The move has driven a significant shift in supplies to the US, with major traders diverting significant quantities from Asia, causing a supply shortfall elsewhere.

Hyundai Motor India will increase prices by up to 3% across its models starting April 2025 due to rising raw material and operational costs. This is the second price hike since Hyundai s IPO in October. Other automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Kia India, and Tata Motors have also announced price hikes from next month.

Saurav Ghosh, a fixed income expert, recommends investing in Indian fixed income amidst global volatility. He sees a strong opportunity in longer-duration government securities and corporate bonds, ahead of anticipated RBI rate cuts. Ghosh also notes the potential for FPI inflows if the US Federal Reserve begins a rate cut cycle.

Rakshit Ranjan from Marcellus Investment Managers has adjusted the portfolio to increase exposure to rural areas, healthcare, and industries with unorganised to organised potential. Focus is also on high-quality financials and IP-based exports. With valuation comfort and stock-specific prospects, stock picking becomes crucial, particularly in sectors like healthcare, financials, and exports, amidst market volatility.

K Murugan, 43, aims to accumulate a Rs 5 crore retirement corpus by investing Rs 50,000 monthly in mutual funds. Shweta Jain recommends a balanced SIP approach with large-cap and mid-cap funds for stability and growth. Increasing investments and adding small-cap funds later are advised to meet his target.

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance (BAGIC) and Bajan Allianz Life Insurance (BALIC) will be the big listings on the stock exchange as based on the agreed consideration for a 26% stake; BAGIC is valued at approximately ₹53,000 crore, and BALIC at around ₹40,000 crore.

The regulator has directed Ghai, and his wife Jaya to disgorge over 6 crore of illegal gains and also imposed a fine of ₹50 lakh each on them.It has also imposed a penalty of 30 lakh on MAS Consultancy Service and ₹5 lakh on Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

The regulator said investors using the DigiLocker facility will now be able to get their mutual fund statements, demat account holdings and consolidated account statements(CAS).