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

Hindustan Copper shares will be in focus on Monday as sliding global copper prices dampen sentiment across metal stocks. A sharp drop in LME copper has raised concerns over near-term pressure on the company, with traders watching how the commodity weakness influences the stock’s movement after its recent rally and correction.Read More

Gold and other precious metals are experiencing significant drops. This decline is linked to increased margin requirements on futures trading set by CME. Investors are also reacting to President Donald Trump’s choice for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, and his potential approach to interest rates. Silver has reached a three-week low. The market is closely watching...Read More

The Indian central bank likely intervened before Monday’s local spot market opening, preventing the rupee from nearing record low levels. Traders reported the central bank’s actions helped shore up the currency to 91.77 per dollar, a gain of 0.2% from Friday’s close. This intervention appears aimed at preventing a fall below the 92 mark.Read More

Mahindra Group CEO Anish Shah calls the Union Budget excellent for India’s future growth. He highlights its role in sustaining economic momentum amid global challenges. The budget focuses on infrastructure, SMEs, and manufacturing, boosting competitiveness. It also emphasizes self-reliance and inclusion for farmers, women, and youth. Increased defence spending and the India-EU FTA are seen...Read More

Gold and silver have maintained their value in a volatile 2026, prompting investor interest. However, experts advise limiting precious metal exposure to 10-15% to avoid deviating from core asset allocation, even amidst talk of a commodity supercycle. Earnings are tepid, with banks performing adequately, while most sectors are expected to miss high market expectations.Read More