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🇺🇸🇨🇳 US-China Trade War Escalates

Just hours after the U.S. slapped a 245% tariff on Chinese goods, Beijing signaled a willingness to return to the negotiation table—but with conditions. China demanded an end to hostile rhetoric, clarity on trade policy, and a Trump-backed lead negotiator. Meanwhile, China played its trump card—rare earths—by restricting exports of seven key minerals crucial for U.S. tech and defense sectors. With China controlling 92% of rare earth processing, this move could deepen supply chain disruptions and intensify the trade war.

📈 NSE Investor Frenzy Signals IPO Readiness

A technical change sparked a boom in NSE’s unlisted share activity. After India’s largest stock exchange activated its ISIN on March 24—cutting share transfer time from months to just one day—its investor base surged from 22,400 to 60,000 in under three weeks. With shares trading between ₹700 and ₹2,260 and a market cap of ₹4 trillion, the IPO buzz is back. Market veterans say: the liquidity’s here, now it’s up to Sebi.

💻 Wipro’s Growth Woes Deepen

Wipro reported a second consecutive year of falling revenue, down 2.7% to $10.51 billion, even as profit rose 19%. CEO Srinivas Pallia blamed global uncertainty and cautious client spending, especially in Europe, for the sluggish outlook. The company expects Q1 FY26 revenue to shrink another 1.5–3.5%. Despite large deals and tighter cost control, Wipro’s growth remains elusive. The company added fewer clients, lost some large accounts, and issued no hiring target—a clear sign of caution amid global tech turbulence.

🚛 Isuzu’s Export Engine Powers Ahead

Isuzu Motors India became the top commercial vehicle exporter in FY25, with a 24% jump in exports to 20,312 units. The company’s Sri City plant in Andhra Pradesh has been key to its growth, supplying vehicles across Asia and the Middle East. With global-standard production and recent expansion into engine assembly, Isuzu is scaling up both exports and domestic reach. It recently rolled out its 100,000th vehicle from the plant—a quiet but firm Made-in-India success story.

🛢️ Oil India Eyes Big Discovery

Oil India is doubling down on exploration. After bagging nine blocks in the OALP-9 round, CMD Ranjit Rath says a major oil and gas find is “only a matter of time.” The company’s acreage has nearly doubled to 110,000 sq. km, with active drilling across Assam, Mahanadi, Rajasthan, and the Andamans. A recent oil presence confirmed in the north bank of the Brahmaputra marks a significant milestone in Upper Assam. With investor confidence rising—shares closed up 3.29%—Oil India is drilling toward a high-stakes payoff.

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