Gold prices have surged to record highs in 2025, crossing Rs 93,000 per 10 grams and nearing Rs 96,000 with GST. Market momentum remains bullish amid US-China tensions. While analysts see further upside, they remain cautious about gold touching Rs 1 lakh by Akshaya Tritiya due to technical resistance.

Jignesh Desai of Centrum Broking discusses cautious optimism for FY26 with improved FII sentiment, strong domestic fundamentals, and potential impact of US tariffs on Indian exporters. Key factors to watch include inflation, RBI rate cuts, and global trade dynamics. Small and mid-cap investments are attractive post-correction.

Indian equity indices ended the week with modest losses amid heightened volatility. Analysts suggest that Nifty could rally if it sustains above 22,900, with resistance at 23,800. Bank Nifty remains strong above 50,000. A cautious, hedged approach is recommended, with key macro data releases ahead.

Sankarsh Chanda, CEO of Savart, discusses how the Ad Astra Fund uses AI to revolutionize fund management. By automating research and overcoming biases, the fund aims for consistent, superior performance. Chanda highlights AI’s potential in transforming investing, addressing both challenges and opportunities in the evolving financial landscape.

The Indian equity market saw a mild weekly decline, despite strong Friday gains. RBI s rate cut and shift to an accommodative stance provided optimism. However, global volatility, US-China tensions, and FII selling impacted sentiment. Key sectors to watch include FMCG (bullish) and IT (bearish).

Foreign investors have pulled out Rs 31,575 crore from the country s equity markets so far this month, in the wake of turbulence emanating from sweeping tariffs imposed by the US on most nations, including India.

The market valuation of Hindustan Unilever surged Rs 28,700.26 crore to Rs 5,56,054.27 crore. Reliance Industries added Rs 19,757.27 crore, taking its market capitalisation (mcap) to Rs 16,50,002.23 crore.

The EV to MCAP ratio helps assess a company’s valuation by factoring in debt and cash. A high ratio signals leverage or strategic growth, offering both risks and opportunities.

Foreign investors extended their selling streak for the ninth session on Friday, pushing April’s outflows to Rs 31,575 crore. FIIs sold domestic equities worth Rs 78,027 crore in January and followed it up with selling worth Rs 34,574 crore in February and Rs 3,973 crore in March. Despite global turbulence, analysts expect FIIs to return due to India s resilient growth and FY26 earnings optimism.

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