Veteran investor Raamdeo Agrawal warns that recent derivatives trading cost hikes may reduce strategy profitability and temporarily impact market liquidity. While the budget is praised, the timing of these increased costs adds to market jitters amid moderating earnings growth and global uncertainties. Agrawal believes strong earnings will ultimately drive market direction.Read More

FIIs reversed their two-quarter selling streak by raising stakes in several beaten-down smallcap stocks, signalling renewed confidence despite sharp one-year declines.Read More

Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath criticised the STT hike on equity derivatives, saying it won’t curb speculation as most activity is in options. He warned higher taxes could hurt futures volumes, liquidity and price discovery, and suggested suitability norms as a better solution.Read More

Union Budget 2026 outlines a confident and fiscally disciplined growth roadmap, with emphasis on sunrise sectors, infrastructure, digital capacity and inclusive development. The Budget aims to deepen capital markets, strengthen manufacturing, empower women entrepreneurs and improve urban funding, while maintaining macroeconomic stability and supporting long term, resilient growth.Read More

Gold and silver prices extended a sharp correction after a speculative, momentum-driven rally, pressured by profit-taking, a stronger dollar, rising US yields and higher global margins. Analysts say the broader trend remains bullish, with current declines seen as consolidation rather than reversal, offering selective accumulation opportunities amid near-term volatility.Read More

Sovereign Gold Bond prices plunged on the NSE after the government withdrew capital gains tax exemption for bonds bought in the secondary market. The Budget 2026 move restricts tax-free gains only to original RBI subscribers holding SGBs till maturity, triggering sharp selloffs across multiple bond series and raising concerns among retail investors.Read More

Hyundai Motor Q3 Results: Auto major Hyundai Motor India reported a 6.3% YoY jump in its December quarter consolidated net profit at Rs 1,234 crore compared to Rs 1,161 crore reported in the year ago period.Read More

Hyderabad-based Marri Retail has filed its DRHP with Sebi for an IPO comprising a Rs 522-crore fresh issue and a promoter OFS. The company plans to use the proceeds for debt reduction, new store expansion and capex. Marri Retail currently operates 34 stores across four states under multiple apparel and jewellery brands.Read More

SBI Securities has identified five stocks that could benefit from the capex focused Union Budget 2026, which raised government spending to Rs 12.2 lakh crore. The brokerage sees upside of up to 17%, driven by infrastructure push, banking growth and global demand trends.Read More

Raamdeo Agrawal hails the government’s 100% tax holiday for data centres until 2047 as a “transformational” policy. This move is expected to significantly boost India’s participation in the global AI infrastructure race, leveraging cost advantages.Read More