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Stock Market Today: Sensex and Nifty Extend Gains Amid Global Rally
Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 surged for the third consecutive day, driven by positive global cues and sustained inflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs). The Sensex climbed over 500 points, while the Nifty hovered near the 22,600 mark, signaling strong investor confidence.

Key gainers included:

Reliance Industries

HDFC Bank

Infosys

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Investors are optimistic ahead of the quarterly earnings season, especially in the IT and financial sectors. Meanwhile, mid-cap and small-cap indices also witnessed strong buying interest, indicating a broad-based rally.

RBI Maintains Repo Rate at 6.5%, Focus Remains on Inflation Control
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its latest monetary policy review, has kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.5%, citing the need to manage inflationary pressures while supporting economic growth. Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasized that while inflation is easing, food prices remain a concern.

Key highlights from the policy:

GDP growth projection for FY25 is retained at 7.0%

Inflation target remains at 4%, with flexibility of ±2%

RBI to continue withdrawal of accommodation policy stance

The central bank’s decision is expected to boost investor confidence, especially in interest-sensitive sectors like real estate, auto, and banking.

India’s Manufacturing PMI Rises to 59.1: Signs of Robust Economic Activity
India’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) surged to 59.1 in March, the highest in 16 months, signaling strong economic momentum. The uptick in PMI reflects robust demand, strong export orders, and improved business confidence across the manufacturing sector.

Major contributors:

Automotive components

Electronics

Pharmaceuticals

Heavy machinery

This signals continued resilience in India’s industrial output and places the nation as a manufacturing powerhouse amidst global uncertainties.

Startup Ecosystem Update: India Adds 3 Unicorns in Q1 2025
India’s startup landscape has seen remarkable growth in Q1 2025, with three new unicorns emerging across fintech, healthtech, and logistics sectors. The total number of Indian unicorns now stands at 111, reinforcing the country’s position as the third-largest startup ecosystem globally.

New Unicorns:

MediChain – a blockchain-based health records platform

QuickHaul – AI-driven logistics automation startup

FinzoPay – embedded finance service provider for rural India

Venture capital firms continue to show interest in Tier II and Tier III cities, a sign that innovation is no longer limited to metropolitan areas.

Government Approves FDI Reforms in Defense and Space Sectors
In a bid to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) and encourage private sector participation, the Indian government has announced key policy reforms in the defense and space sectors.

Key announcements:

FDI limit in defense production raised to 74% through automatic route

Private players now allowed to own up to 100% in satellite launches and space-tech services

New Defense Innovation Fund worth ₹10,000 crore to be launched

These reforms are expected to attract global investors, foster innovation, and reduce India’s dependence on imports for critical technologies.

India's Export Sector Records $42 Billion in March: Focus on Non-Oil Trade
India’s merchandise exports reached $42 billion in March 2025, marking a 7.8% YoY growth, with non-oil exports contributing significantly. Sectors like pharmaceuticals, textiles, electronics, and agricultural products drove the performance.

Top performing export items:

Generic drugs to the U.S. and Europe

Basmati rice to the Middle East

Electronics components to Southeast Asia

The government aims to touch the $500 billion export milestone by FY26, bolstered by production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes and free trade agreements (FTAs) with the EU and UK.

Corporate Earnings Season: What to Expect from India Inc.
As the Q4 results season begins, markets are anticipating strong performances from banking, auto, and telecom sectors. Analysts predict double-digit profit growth across large-cap companies, especially in digital transformation and infrastructure-driven firms.

Companies to watch:

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel (telecom)

Larsen & Toubro (infrastructure)

HDFC and SBI (banking)

Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors (automobiles)

Expectations are high on capital expenditure announcements, which could further bolster India’s growth trajectory in FY25.

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Global Cues and Their Impact on India
India's economy remains tightly linked to global macroeconomic shifts. Positive cues from the U.S. Federal Reserve and easing tensions in the Middle East have contributed to the positive sentiment in Indian markets.

Other notable influences:

Drop in crude oil prices below $80/barrel

Strengthening Indian Rupee against USD at ₹81.5

Renewed optimism around global tech and semiconductor demand

India is also closely monitoring the U.S.-China trade discussions, which could open new trade opportunities or lead to supply chain realignments.

Conclusion: India Positioned for a Transformational Decade
From monetary stability and startup resilience to manufacturing strength and export growth, India continues to make strides in becoming a global economic superpower. As reforms unfold and private sector investment picks up, 2025 is set to be a landmark year for Indian business.

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