Asian markets are trading higher on Tuesday as investors assess US trade negotiations with regional countries. However, Japan and South Korea market are closed for the second consecutive day due to public holidays.

US stocks fell on Monday as investors weighed President Trump's latest tariff announcement ahead of Fthe ederal Reserve's policy decision later in the week.

Here's a table showing how US stocks performed on Monday:

Source: Equitymaster

At present, the BSE Sensex is trading 179 points lower and NSE Nifty is trading 61 points lower.

M&M, Bharti Airtel, Nestle among the top gainers today

Titan Company, Sun Pharma, and Reliance Industries, on the other hand, were among the top losers today.

The BSE MidCap index ended 0.8% lower, and the BSE SmallCap index ended 0.8% lower.

Sectoral indices were trading on a mixed note today, with stocks in the healthcare sector and the oil & gas sector witnessing selling pressure. Meanwhile, stocks in the auto sector and, telecommunication sector witness buying.
 

Coal India to Boost Green Energy

Coal India on 5 May 2025, has partnered with Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd (UPRVUNL) to build a 500 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh.

This project is the part of Coal India's efforts to promote green energy and meet Uttar Pradesh's increasing power needs.

It also follows potential future collaboration in other areas that both the parties Coal India and UPRVUNL mutually agree on.

Coal India has also partnered with Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to set up a power plant in Jharkhand with a Rs 165 billion (bn) investment.

Ultra-supercritical power plants are more efficient and reduce emission because they are operated at higher temperatures and pressures.

Coal India produces over 80% of India's coal. In April, coal production was 62.1 million tonnes, slightly up from 61.8 million tonnes the previous year.

It aims to produce 875 million tonnes of coal and transport 900 million tonnes.

Maruti Suzuki Share Dips Low

Maruti Suzuki shares have fell down 40% in April 2025, while Mahindra and Mahindra became the second largest player in India's passenger vehicle.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd slid to fourth position as Tata Motors held steady in third place.

India's passenger vehicle sales rose 1.5% to 3,49,939 units in April.

Maruti Suzuki sales dropped slightly to 1,38,021 units in April 2025, reducing its market share from 40.4% to 39.4%.

The company sold 16.7 lakh units in FY25 with a 40.3% up from 16.1 lakh units and 40.6% shares in FY24.

Maruti Suzuki sources 95% of its components from Indian suppliers, which helps the company contributing to its operational efficiency and cost control.
 

Q4 Results Drag Bombay Dyeing Down

Bombay Dyeing profit dropped 82.6% to Rs 0.1 bn in Q4 March 2025.

For the same quarter last year, Bombay Dyeing has reported a net profit of Rs 0.6 bn, which is significantly higher than the Rs 0.1 bn profit it posted in the Q4 of this year.

The total income fell 12.4% to Rs 3.9 bn in Q4, down from Rs 4.5 bn last year.

Total expenses were at Rs 3.8 bn in the March quarter.

Net profit for FY24-25 dropped by 83.4% to Rs 4.9 bn from 29.5 bn last year. The previous year profit was unusually high due to land sales.

Total income for FY25 dipped 3.7% to Rs 17.3 bn. The company board has declared a final dividend of Rs 1.2 per share or 60% of the share face value of Rs 2.
 

Electricity Exchange Witnesses a Surge

The Indian Energy Exchange saw a 26% year on year increase in electricity trading volume, reaching 10,584 million units (MU) in April 2025.

Additionally, 2.90 lakh renewable energy certificates were traded during the month.

India's energy consumption rose 2.2% to Rs 147.5 bn units in April compared to last year.

On April 2025, the country's peak power demand hit a record 235 GW, surpassing the previous high of 244 GW in April 2024.

Despite higher demand, electricity prices remained stable at Rs 5.2 per unit due to increased supply.

For FY26, India's power demand is expected to cross 270 GW. To meet this demand, the government has taken steps imported coal-based and gas-based plants to operate and improving coal availability.

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