IREDA shares have seen a 1-year price gain of 7.26%, but a Year-To-Date (YTD) decline of 37.74%. Over the past 6 months, the price has decreased by 39.36%, and in the last 3 months, it has dropped by 35.01%. The 1-month price decline stands at 16.56%.

Now, in many sectors, the valuations are back to reasonable levels. However, even in the current market, risk-reward is more favorable in large caps. Selective areas of mid cap and small cap stocks are now looking attractive.

IRCON shares: The project involves constructing a new Secretariat Complex, including campus infrastructure, in New Shillong City. IRCON holds a 26% stake in the joint venture, valued at Rs 285 crore, while BRC holds the remaining 74%. The contract is set to be completed within 36 months.

Aditya Birla Real Estate shares: Birla Punya marks the company’s foray into Pune’s residential market, offering approximately 1,000 apartments across four high-rise towers. Spread over 5.76 acres, the project will feature 1.6 million sq. ft. of saleable area and will be developed in phases.

U.S. stocks experienced gains for a second consecutive session as investors looked to capitalize on recent declines. Economic reports revealed sluggish retail sales and a significant drop in New York State factory activity. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged. Quantum computing stocks surged, while Tesla stumbled. Volume on U.S. exchanges was 13.86 billion shares.

Global equity markets rose as investors bought undervalued stocks. Momentum indicators showed Wall Street was oversold. Temporary truce prospects in the Ukraine-Russia conflict provided marginal support to risky assets. Despite the rebound, lingering trade war uncertainties and weak U.S. economic data warrant caution. Japan s economic landscape and U.S. consumer balance sheets are influencing market trends.

The U.S. dollar remains near a five-month low against the euro and other major currencies due to fears of an economic slowdown from President Trump s tariff policies. The dollar index has dropped 6% since January. Investors are awaiting guidance from the Federal Reserve s upcoming meeting and Germany s vote on a significant stimulus package.

Oil prices remained largely unchanged in early trading on Tuesday as concerns over global growth, U.S. tariffs, and Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks balanced out Middle East instability. Talks between Trump and Putin on ending the Ukraine war and their possible impact on Russian crude supply were closely watched by markets.

PDP Shipping and Projects shares debut on the BSE SME platform following a fully subscribed IPO that raised approximately Rs 13 crore. The company, specializing in logistics and transport solutions, will utilize the funds for long-term working capital and general corporate purposes.

Indian bond markets saw stable yields due to RBI s liquidity infusion. Despite elevated money market yields, another rate cut is expected. Investors are advised to allocate to Short Term/Corporate Bond Funds. Geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties continue to influence global bond markets.