February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 Framing the FY27 Budget as growth-focused yet fiscally responsible, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday defended it in the Lok Sabha. She highlighted a sharp push in capital spending and higher transfers to states. Replying to the General Discussion, she said capital expenditure has…
The Indian market ended lower on Friday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty retreating from recent highs as investors turned defensive ahead of the Union Budget this weekend. By the end of the session, the benchmarks had pared some losses, with the Sensex down 296.59 points or 0.36% at 82,269.78, while the Nifty fell 98…
Stock market is gearing up for an eventful week ahead where key triggers such as quarterly earnings from corporates, the US Fed interest rate decision and the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 would grab the limelight, analysts said. Equity markets would be closed on Monday for Republic Day. Moreover, trading activity of foreign investors, rupee-dollar…
The government is set to unveil the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in February 2025. Anticipations for the Budget include initiatives aimed at bolstering India’s manufacturing sector, enhancing exports, and streamlining trade processes to improve global competitiveness. The government may enhance the appeal of the new tax regime for individual taxpayers while outlining…
The Indian market ended 2024 with an annual return of about 8%, with Sensex and Nifty sustaining their winning streaks for the ninth consecutive year in a row. On Tuesday-– the last trading day of the year, Sensex slipped 109 points, while Nifty ended largely unchanged amid persistent foreign fund outflows. Selling in heavyweight IT…
August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 According to the data released on August 1, India’s goods and services tax (GST) revenue increased by 10.3% to reach a three-month high of Rs 1.82 lakh crore in July 2024, compared to Rs 1.74 lakh crore in the prior month. The figures for…