Sun Pharma shares rose sharply on Sunday after the company reported a 16% YoY rise in Q3 net profit to Rs 3,369 crore, supported by strong India business and improved margins. The firm also declared an interim dividend of Rs 11 per share, further boosting sentiment despite cautious institutional activity.Read More

The Defence Secretary has indicated a potential 20% increase in the FY27 defence budget to maintain operational readiness and strengthen self-reliance amid ongoing global tensions.Read More

Metal stocks tumbled on Budget Sunday as gold, silver and copper prices slumped, dragging Hindustan Copper down 19% and knocking the Nifty Metal index lower. The sell-off followed a sharp correction in commodities triggered by a stronger dollar and market jitters after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for the next US Federal...Read More

Market expert Sandip Sabharwal anticipates the upcoming Union Budget will maintain the status quo, with no major reform surprises due to geopolitical uncertainties and foreign fund outflows. He stresses the urgent need to address FPI outflows and tax-related concerns to restore investor confidence and financial stability.Read More

Bank of Baroda reported a 4.39% rise in Q4 net profit to Rs 5,443 crore, driven by reduced provisions. Despite a 15% loan growth, net interest income saw minimal growth due to margin compression. The bank anticipates exceeding its FY26 loan growth target and aims to improve its Net Interest Margin.Read More

Gold and silver extended their steep selloff on MCX, with futures sliding 6% and gold ETFs crashing up to 16% as a surging US dollar and profit-taking hit sentiment. In the previous session, silver plunged as much as 27% (Rs 1,07,968), marking its biggest single-day crash ever and pulling prices back below the Rs 3...Read More

Indian stocks saw mixed trading ahead of the federal budget. Investors watched for signals on public spending and support for export sectors. Metal stocks faced selling pressure. Experts anticipate a growth-oriented budget with potential focus on exports and defense. Global markets experienced declines. FIIs were net buyers while DIIs were net sellers.Read More

Bitcoin slipped to nearly $78,800, down over 6% in 24 hours, as markets reacted to the Fed leadership change and rising geopolitical tensions. Risk-off sentiment deepened after Kevin Warsh was named the next Fed Chair, pressuring major altcoins and dragging global crypto market capitalisation below $2.7 trillion.Read More

India’s economic growth is shifting focus from consumption to manufacturing and investment. Structural reforms have boosted consumption selectively. The next phase requires a holistic approach to manufacturing, encouraging entrepreneurship in less developed regions. Attracting domestic and foreign capital through tax reforms is crucial. Income growth driven by manufacturing and exports will sustainably revive consumption.Read More

Railway stocks saw a rise on Sunday, February 1. Investors are optimistic about the upcoming Union Budget. Expectations are high for increased government spending on infrastructure, especially railways and transport. This anticipated capital expenditure push is driving the positive sentiment in railway stocks. The budget is expected to focus on projects like high-speed rail and...Read More