Former RBI official R Gandhi backs Budget 2026’s medium-term view and defends STT hike on F&O trading

R Gandhi, former deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has strongly endorsed the Union Budget 2026’s focus on medium-term economic planning, calling it a crucial shift from annual policy tinkering that undermines investor confidence.In an interview with ET Now, Gandhi emphasized that the most distinguishing feature of the budget is its sustainable medium- […]

Fiscal and monetary easing have paved the way for market gains ahead of the festive season: Hiren Ved

As the holidays approach, market sentiment appears cautiously optimistic. Despite benchmark indices remaining within range, there is a growing sense that the economy could quickly regain its rhythm. In an exclusive conversation with ET NowHiren Ved, director and CIO at Alchemy Capital, acknowledged that the past year has been challenging for the markets. “The markets […]