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Prabhudas Lilladher has said the country’s growth story is entering a decisive phase, driven by policy clarity, landmark trade deals and a sustained boost to infrastructure. It set a 12-month target of nearly 28,000 for the Nifty 50, citing several reasons.The domestic brokerage, in its latest India Strategy Report, said the prolonged phase of consolidation […]
India’s Union Budget 2026 may have relaxed outward investment norms and strengthened the case for global diversification, but currency volatility could change the return equation for foreign investors.In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Prashant Gupta, co-founder of Wealthy.in, explains why the rupee’s recent swings – after reaching 91.2 against the dollar and recovering towards […]
The Union Budget 2026 has changed the economics of derivatives trading in India by increasing transaction taxes. The government has increased the securities transaction tax on equity derivatives, making every futures and options trade more expensive, regardless of whether the trader makes or loses money. While markets reacted sharply to the announcement, the real impact […]
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Founder and Chairman, Narayana Health A country’s true wealth is measured not only by GDP, but also by the health, well-being and productivity of its population. Every life saved, every family made stronger by care, every child who grows up healthy – these are the real signs of progress. The Union […]
To promote India as a hub for medical tourism services, the Center has proposed launching a program to support states in setting up five regional medical centers in partnership with the private sector. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her address to Parliament in her budget proposals for the fiscal year 2027, said these hubs will […]
Indian stock markets saw a sharp reaction after the Union Budget, with the Nifty plunging on Sunday’s session on low volume. While the headlines caused disappointment, market veteran Sunil Singhania said a closer look at the Budget reveals meaningful positives for long-term growth – even as recurring tax changes continue to unsettle investors.Responding to ET […]
Indian shares are likely to open higher on Sunday in a special trading session ahead of the federal budget, as investors look for evidence of support for growth from government investment and aid for export-oriented sectors hit by US tariffs. GIFT Nifty futures closed at 25,443 on Friday, indicating that the NSE Nifty 50 is […]
Markets traded on a downward trend on Friday to end lower, pressured by mixed global cues and caution over the Union budget. With all eyes on the Union Budget, analysts expect increased volatility during the special trading session on Sunday and suggest a hedged approach be preferred.In today’s trading, shares of Meesho, Bajaj Auto, Adani […]
The Indian market ended lower on Friday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty retreating from recent highs as investors turned defensive this weekend ahead of the Union Budget.By the end of the session, benchmarks had pared some losses with the Sensex down 296.59 points or 0.36% to 82,269.78, while the Nifty fell 98 points or […]
The benchmark indices have shown a lackluster performance on Union Budget day over the past decade. The Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex have moved less than 1% five times during this period. However, both were relatively stronger a week after the main event, making wins seven times out of ten.A month after the Budget […]
