Market News

Defence stocks are on edge as India’s Budget 2026 hikes capex by 22%, boosting aircraft, naval, and modernisation spending. While long-term growth looks promising, investors are advised to pick carefully amid lofty valuations.

Indian markets head into a special Sunday trading session with attention on Union Budget announcements and recent market trends.

With the Union Budget 2026–27 due on 1 February, market attention has shifted to policy signals around taxation, spending and medium-term priorities.

Budget 2026 puts small businesses in focus with fresh funds, faster payment systems, and cluster revival plans. Read more to see what it means for SMEs.

Budget 2026–27 rolls out customs duty exemptions across medicines, energy, exports, and manufacturing. Read more for the full list.

Brent crude climbed above $70 a barrel after renewed US threats against Iran raised concerns over potential supply disruptions.

The Economic Survey prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs projects India’s economy to grow between 6.8% and 7.2% in FY27, supported by strong domestic fundamentals despite global trade uncertainty. Read ahead to know more.

The Economic Survey 2025–26 warned that rising demand from AI data centres and the global energy transition could strain copper supplies and keep prices elevated.

India’s automobile industry recorded strong export growth in FY25 while electric vehicle registrations rose sharply on the back of policy support, the Economic Survey showed.

Indian markets extended gains for a third session on Economic Survey optimism, while a record-low rupee and weak global cues remained key factors.

The Economic Survey 2025-26 said India’s inflation is expected to rise gradually in FY27, even as prices of metals such as gold and copper stay firm.

Hindustan Zinc’s Offer for Sale (OFS) concluded with overwhelming retail demand. It exceeded the allocated quota by 232%. Learn more as promoter Vedanta strategically pares its stake to optimise its balance sheet.