Investors are looking for a Budget that encourages growth without weakening fiscal stability. A focus on productive capex, selective incentives and realistic revenue planning usually enhances confidence. The interplay between market-friendly policy choices and fiscal pressures will shape the overall response.Read More
Hindustan Zinc shares have fallen about 2% over the last two sessions despite silver prices hitting a record Rs 4 lakh, reflecting a disconnect between the commodity rally and the stock. The decline is not due to fundamentals but is driven by short-term supply pressure from promoter Vedanta’s ongoing OFS, which has added fresh shares...Read More
eClerx shares surged following a robust quarterly performance. The company’s board approved a 1:1 bonus share issue. Net profit rose 40% year-on-year to Rs 192 crore for the December quarter. Revenue from operations also saw a significant increase. The bonus shares will be issued from retained earnings. The company expects to credit bonus shares by...Read More
The US reaffirmed its strong-dollar stance, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissing speculation of currency market intervention to support the yen. His comments helped the dollar rebound from recent lows, pushing the dollar index up about 0.5%.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
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
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
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
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