Effects on Indian Economy

• India Faces Trade Deal Uncertainty as U.S. Fast-Track Authority Lapses
  The Economic Times
  Effect: Without U.S. fast-track authority, India’s trade deal negotiations worth $23 billion in imports face delays, potentially impacting export growth and economic stability (Post ID 5 on X).
• RBI’s Priority Sector Lending Norms to Boost Renewable Energy Investments
  Business Standard
  Effect: New RBI guidelines effective April 1, 2025, enhance loan limits for renewable energy, likely spurring investments and supporting India’s green energy goals, positively impacting the economy (Web ID 23).

Effects on Indian Stock Market

• Nifty 50 Targets 23,850 as Gift Nifty Signals Positive Start
  Live Mint
  Effect: Gift Nifty trading at 23,758, a 53-point premium, indicates a bullish start, potentially pushing Nifty past 23,850 if it holds above the 23,600 support zone, despite tariff concerns (Web ID 1).
• Sensex Gains 200 Points, IT Stocks Lead Amid Mixed Sector Performance
  Moneycontrol
  Effect: IT stocks like Infosys continue to outperform (up 2.48% on March 25, Web ID 5), driving Sensex gains, though sectors like auto and metal remain weak, reflecting cautious market sentiment (Web ID 4).

U.S. Stock Market

• Nasdaq Up 0.5% as Investors Eye Lower Tariff Hopes
  Reuters
  Effect: A modest Nasdaq gain of 0.46% on March 25 (Post ID 0 on X) continues, driven by optimism over potential tariff reductions by Trump, though U.S. fiscal concerns linger (Web ID 3).
• S&P 500 Steady Amid Moody’s Warning on U.S. Fiscal Decline
  Reuters
  Effect: S&P 500 remains flat after a 0.16% rise on March 25 (Post ID 0 on X), as Moody’s flags declining U.S. fiscal strength, creating uncertainty for global investors (Web ID 3).

International News Effects on Indian Market & Economy

• Trump’s 25% Tariff Threat on Venezuela Oil Buyers Rattles Global Markets
  The Economic Times
  Effect: Trump’s tariff threat on countries buying Venezuelan oil (Post ID 4 on X) could raise oil prices (Brent at $73.04/barrel, Web ID 17), increasing India’s import costs and pressuring the economy and markets.
• U.S. Reciprocal Tariffs Loom as Delegation Visits Delhi
  Live Mint
  Effect: Ongoing U.S.-India trade talks (Post ID 4 on X) and reciprocal tariff risks could disrupt $23 billion in U.S. imports, potentially impacting Indian export stocks and market sentiment (Post ID 5 on X).

International News

• Banco BPM Investors Oppose UniCredit Bid, Citing Valuation Concerns
  Reuters
  Effect: Investors holding a 6.51% stake in Banco BPM reject UniCredit’s bid, signaling caution in European banking mergers, which may influence global financial stability (Web ID 3).
• CD Projekt’s ‘Witcher IV’ Release Delayed Beyond 2026
  Reuters
  Effect: The delay in ‘Witcher IV’ release, announced by CD Projekt’s finance chief, may impact gaming stock sentiment globally, though with limited direct effect on India (Web ID 3).