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🔔 Here is today’s *market wrap!* 📊 🔸Nifty (+1.6%) and Sensex (1.5%) skyrocketed in the last two hours of trading. 🔸Midcaps (+0.7%) and Smallcaps (+0.5%) also climbed higher. 🔸Real Estate (+1.9%) and Auto (+1.9%) were the top gainers, followed by Metals (+1.7%) and NBFCs (+1.3%). _How did your portfolio perform today?_ 🤔 - Good 👍 - ⁠Bad ⬇️ - ⁠Very Good ❤️ - ⁠Very Bad 🔴 - ⁠Fine 🙏🏼

*Nifty 50 crossed the 25,000 mark for the first time since October 17, 2024, with 49 of the 50 Nifty constituents ending in the green.* Hero MotoCorp led the gains on the index, while Tata Motors jumped over 4%. Metal stocks continued their recent upward trend, with JSW Steel rising more than 4%. Realty stocks also saw strong momentum, with Macrotech Developers amongst the top gainers. _Check out the top sectoral indices that drove today’s momentum_ Disclaimer:bit.ly/full-disclaimer

*India 🇮🇳 overtook Japan to become the most preferred Asia-Pacific market*, while China climbed to third place from last month’s lowest rank, according to BofA Securities’ latest monthly survey. Notably, India has emerged as the most favoured market, likely benefiting from global supply chain shifts, while infrastructure and consumption continue to be the key themes that investors are closely tracking, as per the survey. _Check out 👆which other Asian markets are favoured by fund managers!_ Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/full-disclaimer

🔔 Here is today’s *market wrap!* 📊 🔸Nifty (-0.2%) and Sensex (-0.3%) took a breather on Friday after rallying +4% this week. 🔸Midcaps (+0.9%) and Smallcaps (+1.9%) continued their hot streak. _How did your portfolio perform today?_ 🤔 - Good 👍 - ⁠Bad ⬇️ - ⁠Very Good ❤️ - ⁠Very Bad 🔴 - ⁠Fine 🙏🏼

*Is Copper the next big thing?* 👀 Watch to know more: https://youtube.com/shorts/c7ZnsgRXzhY?si=AHkeIANQWGFCqV7A

*India’s defence sector is ready to plug into the global supply chain, and the government seems determined to make it happen with capital, contracts, and policy.* Are we witnessing the next big manufacturing story from India? 🔗 👇 https://x.com/ICICI_Direct/status/1923616106318573864 Hit 👍 if you found this insightful! Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/full-disclaimer

*🌍 Major Economic Events this Week* Hit 👍 if you found this useful! Disclaimer: bit.ly/full-disclaimer

Marking 150 years of BSE India is more than a celebration, it reflects the strength and stability that continue to shape India’s capital markets. We’re honoured to receive the commemorative coin marking this historic occasion. As part of India’s investing journey, we recognise the significance of this legacy and the responsibility it carries. Here’s to continued progress and shared purpose in shaping the future of financial empowerment. Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/full-disclaimer

*Q4FY25 Earnings Picks!* Hit 👍🏻 if you’re holding any of these stocks! Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/full-disclaimer

*News Update* *🔶 L&T limits stake in E2E Networks to ~19%* * L&T earlier planned to acquire 21% in E2E Networks for ₹1,400 crore. After acquiring 15% in Dec 2024, it restricted the remaining investment to 3% instead of 6%, likely due to weaker-than-expected growth and lower valuations in the data center space. *🔶 PTC Industries raises ₹700 crore via Qualified Institutional Placement* * The company raised ₹699.99 crore by issuing 5,30,315 equity shares at ₹13,199.70/share. The issue had no OFS component, and net proceeds of ₹673.25 crore will support future growth initiatives. *🔶 Infosys expands partnership with Norway’s DNB Bank* * The collaboration aims to fast-track DNB’s digital transformation using Infosys’ Finacle platform and next-gen tech to improve IT resilience, mitigate risks, and enhance customer service. Disclaimer: http://bit.ly/full-disclaimer