Despite a 1.5% weekly fall in Sensex, eight stocks with market caps over ₹1,000 crore posted steady gains. LS Industries and NACL Industries led the outperformance.

Taiwan s financial regulator is extending short-selling restrictions for another week to stabilize the market after U.S. tariff announcements caused volatility. The regulator believes these measures effectively curbed speculative selling. Despite restored investor confidence, uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariff policies and global responses persist. Taiwan s stock market, down 15% this year, is expected to be affected by global fluctuations.

Binance executives reportedly met with U.S. Treasury officials last month to discuss easing government oversight and potentially listing a new cryptocurrency from World Liberty Financial, a venture linked to Donald Trump. The executives requested the removal or reduction of a U.S. monitor overseeing anti-money-laundering compliance. This follows founder Changpeng Zhao s guilty plea and departure in a $4.3 billion settlement.

Indian markets ended slightly lower amid global jitters, but consumer durables outperformed. Dixon Technologies, Titan, and Kalyan Jewellers led sector gains, showcasing resilience amid uncertainty.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway issued $628 million in yen bonds despite global market jitters. With maturities up to 30 years, Buffett is reinforcing confidence in Japan, expanding stakes in top trading houses while others hold back on fundraising.

Ace investor Vijay Kedia reduced his stake in Global Vectra Helicorp to 4.86% in Q4FY24. The move reflects profit-booking amid weakness in smallcap stocks. Despite a recent dip, Global Vectra has delivered strong one-year gains.

Power, construction, and tyre sectors are emerging as resilient investment options amid tariff tensions. Structural growth, government capex, and lower input costs support their outlook. Stocks like NTPC, L&T, and Apollo Tyres look attractive for a one-year horizon.

India’s economic stability, steady corporate earnings, and proactive government actions make it a favorable destination for FIIs. Once tariff clarity emerges, foreign flows may return, potentially triggering a sharp market rally beyond 24,000 levels.

Indian equity markets ended slightly lower this week as Nifty and Sensex fell 0.3% despite a strong Friday rebound. RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps, adopting an accommodative stance. Global trade tensions added to market volatility.

Despite a volatile week and a 0.3% decline in BSE Sensex, the BSE Smallcap index slipped just 0.15%. However, 10 smallcap stocks posted double-digit weekly gains, led by NACL Industries, Hampton Sky Realty, and Rajoo Engineers among others.