Sensex gains 480 points as investors cheer US SC tariff verdict

Indian stock markets surged as Sensex and Nifty closed higher, driven by positive sentiment following the US Supreme Court’s decision on tariffs and gains in key sectors like PSU banks and auto. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Key Points Sensex and Nifty

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses concerns over the impact of recent US tariff changes on the Indian economy, stating that the Commerce Ministry is actively reviewing the situation before further comment. Photograph: ANI Photo   Key Points Finance Minister Nirmala

Q3 earnings, inflation data to drive markets this week

In an event-heavy week ahead, stock markets are expected to track Q3 corporate earnings from several blue-chip firms, including TCS and Infosys, while inflation data and global trends would also dictate investors’ sentiment, analysts said. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Trading activity