Indian Markets Fall: Metal Stocks Drop, Budget Awaited

Indian stock markets closed lower on Friday with metal stocks declining 4%. The Nifty 50 fell 0.28% to 25,352.85 and Sensex dropped 0.23% to 82,373.01. Weak rupee, foreign outflows, and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment as investors await Sunday's Un

Auto Stocks Gain as Markets Remain Volatile Today

Auto sector stocks traded in the green on Thursday, defying broader market volatility. Key players like Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors saw share price increases, driven by positive industry sentiment and strong quarterly results.

SpaceX Considers Mergers with Tesla, xAI

SpaceX is evaluating potential mergers with Tesla and AI startup xAI to consolidate Elon Musk's business empire. The deals could involve space-based AI computing and draw significant investor interest.

Budget 2026 Expectations: Gig Worker Welfare in Focus

Industry leaders, including DriveU CEO Rahm Shastry, urge the government to prioritize social security and welfare measures for gig workers in the upcoming Union Budget 2026, seen as crucial for shaping a fairer framework.

FII Selling Makes Valuations Reasonable: ICICI Prudential AMC

Dharmesh Kakkad of ICICI Prudential AMC says FII selling has made Indian stock market valuations reasonable but not cheap. He recommends quality stocks amid volatility and highlights sectors like technology, FMCG, and pharmaceuticals.

Deepak Nitrite Stock Rises 6% Before Q3 Results

Deepak Nitrite share price jumped nearly 6% after the company announced its board meeting on February 12, 2025, to approve Q3FY26 results. The stock remains 30% below its 52-week high despite recent gains.

Economic Survey 2025-26: India's Growth Amid Global Turbulence

The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, positions India as a macroeconomic oasis with strong growth prospects. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran emphasizes delayed gratification and strategic resilience.

Bengaluru Man Builds ₹2.5 Crore Agri-Business in Bihar

Prince Shukla left a secure job in Bengaluru to start AGRATE in his Bihar hometown. With ₹1 lakh borrowed funds, he built a ₹2.5 crore turnover agri-tech company empowering 10,000+ farmers across 38 districts.

Silver Crashes 7.4% on Dollar Strength, Profit-Taking

Silver prices plunged sharply in Friday's trading session, dropping 7.4% internationally and 8.55% domestically on MCX. The sell-off was triggered by a firm US dollar and profit-taking after a sustained rally that made silver the top-performing asset of e

PhonePe Gets SEBI Nod for IPO, Files Updated DRHP

PhonePe moves closer to its public listing after SEBI approval, filing an updated DRHP. The IPO includes an offer for sale by Walmart and others, with PhonePe showing strong revenue growth and diverse income streams.

Tharoor: India-EU FTA Gains Will Be Gradual

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor supports the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, emphasizing that benefits will accrue over time as it requires ratification by all 27 EU nations.

Budget 2026: Stock Market Strategy Focuses on Patience

Historical analysis reveals Budget Day triggers volatility but post-Budget periods offer consistent returns. Experts advise strategic positioning over reactive trading as markets brace for February 1 session.

Gold, Silver Futures Plunge After Record Rally; ETFs Crash

Gold and silver futures witnessed a sharp decline on Friday as traders locked in profits following Thursday's record-breaking rally. MCX silver fell 3.04%, gold dropped 1.28% amid bearish global cues and a stronger US dollar.

US Lawmakers: Nvidia Chips Power Chinese Military

A bipartisan US committee alleges Nvidia's AI chips exported to China are boosting military capabilities through DeepSeek AI integration with PLA systems, calling for stricter export controls.

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