The S&P BSE Sensex and Nifty50 in India closed flat with a negative bias. Stocks in capital goods, healthcare, metals, and energy sectors experienced selling pressure, while consumer durables, FMCG, power, and utilities saw some buying. Ratnamani Metals rose over 6%, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories fell nearly 7%, and Firstsource Solutions closed near its 52-week high on Thursday. Technically, Amol Athawale, Deputy Vice President of Technical Research at Kotak Securities, suggests that Ratnamani Metals could experience pricing issues below 2325, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has weak momentum, and FSL could encounter profit booking.
Investors should raise cash by up to 10% as Trump tariffs roil markets: Axis Securities
Axis Securities advises investors to increase cash holdings by up to 10% and selectively buy high-quality stocks amid market volatility from U.S. tariffs on Indian
April 3, 2025