India’s central bank intervened to strengthen the rupee after the federal budget announcement, which negatively impacted government bonds and equities. While the budget prioritized manufacturing, it lacked the bold reforms investors sought. Analysts predict continued rupee weakness and rising local currency rates due to the budget’s conservative approach and a global risk-off sentiment.Read More

U.S. equity markets enter a crucial week as earnings from megacaps, including Alphabet and Amazon, follow Microsoft’s disappointing results. Investors eye the February 6 jobs report for labour market insights. Strong AI-driven growth, corporate earnings, and Fed policy shape cautious optimism, while gold, silver, and valuations add volatility to markets.Read More

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Groww’s parent, saw its shares tumble following the Union Budget’s hike in Securities Transaction Tax on futures and options. The increased STT rates, impacting derivatives trading, led to a broad sell-off in brokerage and exchange stocks. While potentially equity-positive long-term, the move could cause short-term portfolio rebalancing.Read More

Nilesh Shah of Kotak MF highlights the Union Budget 2026’s focus on continuity, fiscal prudence, and long-term growth drivers. The budget prioritizes reforms and execution, with capital expenditure exceeding net market borrowing for the first time. While STT hikes and SGB taxation pose challenges, increased focus on skilling and manufacturing are seen as positives.Read More

Precious metals are witnessing high volatility, with silver likely to hold support near $65 and gold around $4,440 per troy ounce, says Manoj Kumar Jain of Prithvi Finmart. Prices remain sensitive to dollar fluctuations and geopolitical tensions. On MCX, gold and silver have defined support and resistance levels. Jain advises investors to wait for stability...Read More

The Union Budget 2026 has increased Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on equity derivatives, impacting futures and options trading costs. STT on Nifty futures has risen from 0.02% to 0.05%, increasing the cost per lot by approximately Rs 500. Options trading also sees a 50% STT hike on premiums, raising concerns about market liquidity and foreign...Read More

Following Union Budget 2026, market participants are analyzing its impact. Sundararaman Ramamurthy believes the STT hike will encourage longer-term equity investments and attract foreign funds by strengthening India’s manufacturing and infrastructure. The budget’s significant capital expenditure projection is seen as a step towards developed India.Read More

Sensex and Nifty rebounded from losses in a special weekend session, as investors assessed the implications of the federal budget, which fell short of expectations for measures to attract foreign capital.Read More

Indian data centre stocks rallied as the Union Budget announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud service providers, aiming to position India as a global hub. Companies like Anant Raj, Techno Electric, and Netweb Technologies are expected to benefit from increased data centre development and infrastructure demand.Read More

MCX shares tumble 20% in 3 days as gold and silver prices experience a significant decline, impacting volume and earnings. This volatility stems from speculation surrounding US monetary policy and the Federal Reserve chair nomination. Despite external pressures, MCX reported a substantial 151% year-on-year jump in net profit for Q3FY26, driven by robust operational performance...Read More