In the Union Budget 2026, analysts expect the government to announce additional supportive measures for renewable energy, particularly the nuclear sector, which has remained a key focus area in recent years. India has set an ambitious target of installing 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, achieving net-zero emissions by 2070, and meeting 50%…
As the Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, market expectations remain measured, with investors largely focused on policy continuity rather than headline-grabbing reforms. Since the last Union Budget, the global landscape has taken a sharp turn for the worse, marked by…
Hindustan Copper, Vodafone Idea, MCX and Jindal Stainless were among 35 Nifty 500 stocks that ended last week with double-digit gains, even as the Indian stock market witnessed sharp volatility, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and mixed December-quarter earnings, along with persistent selling by overseas investors. The Nifty 50 closed Friday’s session 0.39% lower at…
Union Budget 2026 Picks: As the Union Budget for FY2026–27 approaches, market participants are bracing for a policy event that could once again influence sectoral leadership and medium-term market trends. According to Axis Securities, India enters the budget season with relatively strong domestic fundamentals, even as global growth remains uneven amid geopolitical risks, tighter financial…
With the Union Budget 2026 presentation just a few days away, chatter on the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax is gaining momentum among investors. Hopes are high that the government will make some changes in the LTCG tax rate and the exemption limit of ₹1.25 lakh. Experts believe a lower tax rate and increased exemption…
Jacob Jose, CEO and Managing Director, Methods India, believes targeted incentives can strengthen India’s domestic manufacturing ecosystem. Jose says rationalization of customs duties on critical raw materials and components, along with incentives for capacity expansion, would help engineering companies manage cost pressures and scale responsibly. In an interview with Mint, Jose shared the industry’s budget…
Against the backdrop of rising geopolitical risks, US tariffs, and a weakening rupee, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the next financial year (FY27) on February 1. The government is expected to maintain its focus on fiscal consolidation, as India’s medium-term fiscal strategy remains anchored on narrowing the deficit and bringing…
Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented on Sunday, 1 February, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. It marks her ninth budget and the 88th budget in India’s post-Independence history. Against the backdrop of rising global uncertainties, elevated commodity prices, geopolitical risks, and trade tensions, analysts expect the FY27 budget to continue India’s gradual fiscal…
