Investor sentiment surged on Dalal Street as global tariff concerns eased, propelling the Sensex up by 1,578 points and making India the first major market to recover post-April 2 losses. The rally was fueled by deferred tariffs, potential trade negotiations, and a strengthening rupee, attracting foreign investors back into the Indian stock market.
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India's economy is expected to see a boost in Q4FY25, supported by a sustained increase in government spending and capital expenditure (Capex), alongside a pickup in consumption driven by the Maha-Kumbh and wedding season, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
India's Finance Act of 2022 has introduced a 30% tax on income from cryptocurrencies, classified as virtual digital assets. Investors are required to pay 1% TDS on transactions exceeding certain limits and cannot offset cryptocurrency losses against other gains or carry them forward.
India needs a tax buoyancy of 1.2-1.5 to achieve a 6.5-7% growth rate, according to an EY report. To support this growth, the government may need to boost the tax-to-GDP ratio to 14% by FY31. Enhancing tax buoyancy, managing expenditures, and continuing structural reforms are crucial for sustainable growth. India's projected GDP growth for the next fiscal is 6.3-6.8%.
Gold prices remained steady at Rs 76,650 per 10 grams and silver at Rs 97,260 per kilogram on March 8. Gold April futures closed at Rs 85,820, and silver May futures ended at Rs 97,280. Analysts predict volatility due to upcoming US economic data. Gold trading is expected between Rs 84,000 and Rs 86,500.
Haldiram, India's largest packed snacks company, has partnered with Singapore-based investment firm Temasek, which will acquire a 10% equity stake at a USD 10 billion valuation. This deal aims to expand Haldiram's global reach, with PwC advising on the transaction. The partnership will help Haldiram enhance its position in the competitive global snacks market.
Interest rates for various small savings schemes remain unchanged from January 1 to March 31, 2025. Rates include Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme at 8.2%, PPF at 7.1%, and NSC at 7.7%. This is the fourth consecutive quarter without changes, confirmed by the finance ministry, helping maintain stability for investors.
Morgan Stanley maintains its year-end Sensex target of 105,000 points by December 2025 despite global trade tensions and recent market volatility. Strategists suggest India's earnings growth is improving and highlight the attractiveness of stock valuations post-Covid. However, external risks like US tariff policies and dollar strength remain concerns.
US President Donald Trump plans to reintroduce a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, raising concerns for Indian steel producers facing intense competition and oversupply. Despite the significant tariffs, India's strong domestic market is expected to mitigate adverse effects on its steel industry.
NSE MD & CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan highlights India's potential to fund entrepreneurial dreams with 11 crore investors and 21 crore accounts. He also emphasizes the importance of MSMEs leveraging capital markets. Former Union minister Anurag Singh Thakur asserts that MSMEs will drive India's vision of becoming a developed country by 2047.