The Union Budget FY27 pivots to a debt-anchoring framework, aiming for fiscal consolidation amidst slowing domestic consumption. With fading tax buoyancy, the government will increasingly rely on non-tax revenues and expenditure compression. Capex is normalizing, with a shift towards off-budget spending and state-led initiatives.Read More

India’s economy experienced unexpected robust growth and low inflation in 2025, a ‘Goldilocks year’. Experts anticipate a cautious Union Budget 2026, emphasizing continuity and fiscal restraint. While cyclical factors boosted growth, policy innovation and strategic investment, particularly in state capex and FDI, are crucial for sustained stellar performance.Read More

Indian equities experienced a sharp decline on Thursday, erasing recent gains as caution set in ahead of the Union Budget. Investors locked in profits and pivoted from global trade optimism to domestic policy risks, leading to a broad-based selloff. Market strategists suggest the recent rally was tactical, with foreign institutional investors maintaining a ‘sell India’...Read More

Gold prices skyrocketed 9% on MCX after global investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid falling trust in paper currencies, Fed independence concerns, geopolitical tensions, and a weakening dollar. Silver also rallied, but gold outshone due to stronger safe-haven demand, central bank buying, and shifting market preference toward hard assets.Read More

Private banks show attractive valuations and positive future growth. Defence stocks have strong order books but limited rerating potential. ITC faces volume challenges due to taxation changes, impacting its earnings trajectory. Investors are watching budget announcements for potential shifts in these sectors.Read More

Indian stock markets opened lower today. The Sensex and Nifty saw a slight dip. Investors are now focusing on the upcoming federal budget. This comes after a recent rally driven by trade agreement optimism. Market participants are shifting their attention to domestic policy announcements expected this weekend.Read More

Silver has surged nearly 50% this month, dramatically outshining gold. Investors are now questioning if gold will catch up. Both metals have seen significant gains, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and expectations of interest rate cuts. Experts suggest gold offers stability, while silver’s sharp rise comes with higher volatility.Read More

Indian and NRI investors want Budget 2026 to simplify LRS processes, reduce TCS on foreign investments, offer stable long-term tax policies, align rules for overseas and domestic equities, and ease residency norms. A clearer, digital and tax-efficient framework would boost global diversification and investor confidence.Read More

India’s GIFT City is rapidly becoming a global financial services hub. More Indian asset management companies are using it for international offerings. Simultaneously, retail investors can now directly invest in US stocks and ETFs. This offers a more cost-efficient way to access global markets. Diversification is becoming a key investment principle for Indian investors.Read More

GRSE shares rallied sharply after the defence shipbuilder posted strong year-on-year growth in profit and revenue for the December 2025 quarter. Higher operational scale, steady margins and a second interim dividend announcement boosted investor sentiment.Read More