4690: Trump says India trade deal is near | Key Nifty levels & Q1 business updates | Market Minutes

Indian markets ended flat as Reliance propped up the Nifty, while broader indices and IT stocks came under pressure. FMCG majors led the gains, bolstered by Q1 updates. Globally, Trump’s tariff shock reverberated through Asia, with several countries facing steep duties starting August 1. Meanwhile, he signaled a near-final trade deal with India. Back home, key stocks like Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan, and Tata Motors are in focus on the back of their quarterly updates. Plus, MCX makes history with India’s first electricity derivatives contract launch, and SEBI’s study reveals a sobering stat—91% of retail traders lost money in derivatives last year. And in our Voice Of The Day segment catch Harish Krishnan, Co-CIO & Head Equity, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC as he shares his outlook on the upcoming first quarter earnings season. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to