Union Budget 2026 proposes restructuring Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation to enhance scale and efficiency, fueling merger speculation as government pushes public NBFCs to meet credit and tech targets.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on infrastructure with dedicated freight corridors, 20 new national waterways, tax incentives, and sectoral schemes for Viksit Bharat.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27 with focus on infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial sector reforms including dedicated freight corridors and 20 new national waterways.
The Q3 earnings season continues with around 680 companies set to report results today, including Hyundai Motor and Indus Towers. Analysts expect corporate earnings to drive market direction despite recent volatility.
Analysis reveals gold and silver outperform stocks in short-term returns, but perspective shifts when examining longer timelines and different measurement approaches.
The Centre aims to reduce fiscal deficit to 4.3% of GDP in 2026-27 from 4.4% in 2025-26, with debt-to-GDP ratio estimated at 55.6%. FM Sitharaman highlights fiscal consolidation progress.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 emphasizes fiscal prudence, job creation, and economic growth, anchored by the Atma Nirbharta theme to boost exports and attract long-term investments.
Union Budget 2026-27 pivots from announcing job creation targets to building sustainable employment through skilling, services sector growth, and sector-led ecosystems like healthcare and orange economy.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends ICICI Bank and APL Apollo Tubes as top buys for the trading week starting February 2, 2026, citing strong fundamentals and growth potential.
Union Budget 2026 introduces key tax reforms for IT services, including safe harbour margin of 15.5%, automated approvals, and fast-track APA process to enhance certainty for cross-border operations.
Indian stock market may open steady on Monday with Gift Nifty signaling a marginally higher start. Investors remain cautious after Sunday's crash due to STT hike proposals in Union Budget.
Starting April 1, the new income tax regime will be the default option for taxpayers, with no changes to existing tax rates. The government aims to simplify tax filing and encourage adoption of the streamlined system.
A high-level committee is set to formulate India's comprehensive financial sector roadmap for 2047, aiming for a major banking reset to enhance global competitiveness and economic growth.
India is rolling out new tax incentives to attract major global electronics manufacturers, aiming to boost domestic production and position the country as a global hub for electronics manufacturing.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses global economic challenges, stating that India has integrated these unprecedented uncertainties into its policy decisions to ensure stability and growth.
India's revised estimates for 2025-26 show the fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP likely met despite tax revenue shortfalls, achieved through expenditure cuts and higher non-tax revenues.
Indian stock markets face pressure after Union Budget 2026-27's surprise STT hike on derivatives. Gold and silver rebound after historic fall, while USD/INR consolidates. Experts share Nifty, Bank Nifty outlook and stock picks.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman details Budget 2026-27 measures including STT increase to curb speculation, customs duty cuts for manufacturing, and gradual fiscal deficit reduction to 4.3%.
Indian stock markets may open positively but face high volatility as investors digest Union Budget 2026 proposals, including STT hike on derivatives. Sensex and Nifty plunged in special session; key stocks like Hero MotoCorp, ITC, defence shares in spotli
An in-depth look at India's Budget 2026, highlighting fiscal discipline, manufacturing push, healthcare investment, and MSME support while examining risks in debt management and divestment targets.
Crude oil prices declined after Donald Trump indicated progress on an Iran agreement. In Mumbai, police arrested four suspects in the firing at Rohit Shetty's home, investigating gang links.
Union Budget 2026 announces operationalisation of National Waterway-5 in Odisha, a Rs 12,204-crore project connecting mineral-rich areas to major ports, promising economic growth and reduced logistics costs.
India's 2026-27 budget maintains capex-led growth with a ₹12.2 trillion allocation while shifting to medium-term debt reduction. Experts urge adaptability to prevent fiscal complacency amid potential demand shifts.
Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to open higher on Monday, stabilizing from Sunday's sharp Budget 2026-driven fall. Technical analysis reveals key support and resistance levels for traders.
Union Budget 2026-27 offers subtle concessions to US exporters while protecting India's agricultural interests. No major tariff relief for common items, but targeted duty cuts on almonds, walnuts, and tech inputs.
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement offers economic gains, security benefits, and pragmatic carve-outs while serving as a model for future negotiations in a fragmented global trade landscape.
India's Budget 2026 addresses global economic fragmentation with fiscal consolidation while pushing reforms in seven strategic sectors to attract FDI and sustain growth amid uncertainty.
The explosive growth in AI infrastructure is creating intense competition for metals like copper and aluminium, squeezing margins for automakers like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai.
Analysis of Union Budget 2026 positioning India to navigate economic challenges through fiscal credibility, private investment, climate competitiveness, and urban development in a fragmented global order.
Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth budget emphasizes fiscal consolidation and capex growth but falls short on key reforms like disinvestment and subsidies, raising concerns over investor sentiment and domestic governance.