Trump’s Auto Tariff Pause, Tata Power ₹4,500 Cr Deal & More
- Share.Market
- 8 min read
- 15 Apr 2025
15 April 2025
Highlights
Indian markets surged on Tuesday, tracking a strong global rebound after Monday’s holiday. Global markets, especially the U.S., rallied on hopes of more tariff relief from Trump. Nifty 50 rose 2.19%, Sensex gained 2.10%, with all sectors in the green. Nifty Realty led with a 5.64% jump.
Headline Indices
Sectors at a Glance
Top Gainers
| Company | Today’s Chg | LTP |
|---|---|---|
 Nifty RealtyNIFTY REALTY | +5.64%+44.60 | 834.75 |
 Nifty AutoNIFTY AUTO | +3.39%+697.55 | 21246.20 |
 Nifty MetalNIFTY METAL | +3.20%+261.55 | 8429.85 |
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What moved the market?
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Put Call Ratio of Nifty 50 (expiry: 17th Apr) is 0.81
Stocks In the News
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders announced a ₹3 interim dividend per share. To The Navratna PSU’s shares surged ahead of its record date for dividend. Earlier the company had announced an interim dividend of ₹3.00 per share, with the record date set as April 16, 2025.
The Lodha family has resolved its trademark dispute. Macrotech Developers, led by Abhishek Lodha, will exclusively use the ‘Lodha’ brand, while Abhinandan Lodha will use the name ‘House of Abhinandan.
Tata Motors shares surged after Trump hinted at a temporary auto tariff relief, boosting sentiment for automakers with U.S. market exposure.
Tata Power shares rose after its renewable arm, Tata Power Renewable Energy, bagged a ₹4,500 crore order from NTPC to supply 200 MW of firm green power.
HDFC Bank has reduced savings account interest to 2.75% (for deposits up to ₹50 lakh) and 3.25% (for deposits above ₹50 lakh) after the RBI’s rate cut to 6%.
India & The World
- India and the U.S. signed the first-phase trade deal framework, aiming to finalize it by year-end and boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.
- India’s wholesale inflation dropped to 2.05% in March, but rising summer heat may push food prices up, triggering fresh inflation concerns ahead.
- India’s trade deficit widened to $21.54 billion in March, as tariff worries hit global trade. FY25 exports slightly beat FY24 figures at $437.42 billion.
- US President Donald Trump has signaled possible exemptions or modifications to the 25% tariffs on imported autos and auto parts, especially from Mexico, Canada, and other regions.
- OPEC cut its 2025 oil demand forecast by 1.5 lakh barrels/day, citing weak demand and the impact of new U.S. tariffs.
Back to Basics
Tariff:
A tariff is a tax a country puts on goods coming from outside its borders. It’s not just about collecting money – it’s strategic. Governments use tariffs to:
- Shield local industries from foreign competition by making imported goods pricier.
- Balance trade, making sure their economy isn’t overly dependent on foreign products.
- Influence global politics, sending signals to trade partners when negotiations get tough.
Think of tariffs as economic speed breakers – slowing down imports to let domestic businesses catch up and thrive. Done wisely, tariffs protect local jobs. But done excessively, they risk triggering trade wars, driving prices up, and hurting everyone involved.
Corporate Actions
| Stock | Ex-Date | Record Date | Event Type | Event Details |
| Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India | 17 Apr 2025 | 17 Apr 2025 | Final Dividend | ₹55.00 |
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