Indian markets experienced a downturn on Friday, with Nifty ending its winning streak due to selling in key sectors. Geopolitical worries, the upcoming Union Budget, and a weakening rupee contributed to subdued sentiment. Analysts anticipate volatility during Sunday’s special trading session, advising a cautious, hedged approach ahead of the budget announcement.Read More

Nifty ended the week with modest gains as markets stayed range-bound ahead of the Union Budget. The index defended key moving averages and hovered near a crucial trendline. With resistance at 25,500 and support at 24,750–24,900, traders should stay cautious and focus on stock-specific setups until post-Budget clarity emerges.Read More

IDFC First Bank Q3 Results: Net interest income or NII grew 12% year on year to Rs 5,492.4 crore, up from Rs 4,902 crore in the corresponding quarter a year agoRead More

Market expert Sunil Subramaniam anticipates Budget 2026 could be a positive trigger amid weak equity sentiment, driven by reform-led optimism. He suggests AI-focused initiatives and support for private capex, including expanding PLI schemes and public sector bank financing, could attract foreign capital and boost the economy.Read More

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement offers significant preferential market access, boosting Indian industries like Capital Goods, Engineering, Metals, and IT. While some sectors see neutral impacts, smaller labour-intensive segments and defense stand to gain from duty elimination and expanded export horizons. This pact reconfigures competitive structures, fostering export growth and value-chain participation.Read More

Historical data from the past 15 years shows that pre-Budget corrections in the Sensex and Nifty often set the stage for post-Budget rebounds. Large-cap indices recover quickly, while midcaps and smallcaps show gradual gains. Budget 2026 is expected to focus on fiscal prudence, infrastructure, MSMEs, and growth support amid global headwinds.Read More

The company’s revenue from operations jumped 13% to Rs 15,520 crore, the company said in a regulatory filing. This translates to a 13% jump from Rs 13,675 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.Read More

Union Budget 2026 sees midcap stars like L&T Finance, National Aluminium, Aditya Birla Capital, and Ashok Leyland delivering gains up to 95% since last year.Read More

Market expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay suggests Budget 2026 can stabilize equity sentiment by addressing FPI concerns, particularly through the removal of long-term capital gains tax. A clear divestment strategy and targeted sectoral support in banking, BFSI, defence, and infrastructure are also highlighted as crucial for boosting market confidence and encouraging foreign investment amid global uncertainties.Read More

Investors eye the Union Budget 2026 for policy direction amidst global uncertainty. Tata Asset Management’s CIO Rahul Singh anticipates a focus on capital expenditure and customs duty rationalisation, with limited room for fiscal stimulus. He notes a decline in India’s valuation premium, making it more attractive for emerging market flows.Read More