MCX, NCDEX, NSE and BSE will open for a special Sunday trading session on February 1 during the Union Budget 2026, marking only the second time Indian markets trade on a Sunday, with standard timings and live market activity.Read More

President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. Warsh, a former Fed governor, is expected to bring significant changes to the agency. His appointment requires Senate confirmation. This move could shift the Fed’s independence and align it more closely with the White House. Warsh’s tenure could influence interest rate policies and...Read More

Indian stock markets will open on Sunday, February 1, 2026, for the Union Budget — only the second Sunday trading session in independent India. Exchanges will follow regular hours as FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026. Historically, Budget days see muted market moves, with bigger trends emerging afterwards.Read More

Meesho reported a 13-fold jump in Q3 losses to Rs 491 crore after its December listing, even as revenue rose 32% year-on-year, driven by aggressive user acquisition, higher advertising spends and continued investments to fuel long-term growth.Read More

Gold and silver suffered their worst selloff in over a decade as a stronger dollar and Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair nomination triggered profit-taking after record highs, slamming MCX prices, ETFs and global bullion markets amid extreme volatility and margin pressure.Read More

Sebi has cleared seven IPOs, signalling a strong start to the 2026 listing pipeline. Approvals include HD Fire Protect, Xtranet Technologies, Parijat Industries, Rotomag Enertec, CSM Technologies, Eldeco Infrastructure and AITMC Ventures, with issues spanning fire safety, IT services, real estate, energy solutions and diversified manufacturing.Read More

Nithin Kamath warns higher derivatives STT hurt trading and revenues. He says post-2024 tax hikes reduced volumes as markets cooled, causing STT collections to trail estimates, suggesting sharply higher transaction costs can be counterproductive for market participation and government receipts.Read More

Indian equity benchmarks snapped a three-day rally on Friday amid selling in metals and IT. Hindustan Copper and Vedanta fell sharply, while Vodafone Idea, Nestle India and GRSE gained following earnings, management updates and strategic announcements.Read More

Bajaj Auto Q3 Results: Two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto on Friday reported 19% year-on-year (YoY) growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,503 crore. Revenue from operations to rose 19% YoY to 15,220 crore, driven by record quarterly volumes and a richer mix.Read More

The Indian rupee reached a historic low on Friday, concluding its worst month since September 2022. Persistent foreign investor selling and strong corporate demand for dollars pressured the currency. The Reserve Bank of India intervened to support the rupee. Attention now turns to India’s federal budget proposal and the US President’s Federal Reserve nominee announcement.Read More