New Delhi, April 10 -- Top stocks to buy for the long term: In line with its global peers, the Indian stock market has witnessed heightened volatility so far in April after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports from more than 100 countries, triggering fears of a trade war.

The volatility index India VIX has soared 69 per cent in April so far after falling 9 per cent in March and 14 per cent in February.

The benchmark index, Nifty 50, is down about 5 per cent for the current month after a 6 per cent gain in the previous month.

Volatility is expected to remain high as market sentiment will swing to news flows surrounding Trump tariffs.

On Friday, April 11, the Indian stock market may see a strong gap-up opening...