Equity Market News
Tuesday’s relief rally over, tariff jitters and RBI policy back in focus
Foreign investors continued to offload Indian equity on Tuesday, dumping ₹4,994 crore worth of shares, amid the tariff uncertainty.The rupee extended its slide for a second straight session, falling 40 paise to close the day at 86.25 against the US dollar—its weakest finish since 20 March.
5 min read8 Apr 2025The market recovery offers little solace. Ask India’s fear gauge.
India’s volatility index points to increased investor anxiety comparable with previous crises such as the 2008 global financial meltdown and the covid-19 crash in 2020.
3 min read8 Apr 2025Budget 2025: How should equity traders asses FM’s income tax rebates? Experts weigh in
Equity traders are excluded from tax reliefs, raising concerns as market focus shifts to RBI’s monetary policy. The Union Budget 2025 increased the income tax exemption limit to ₹12 lakh, enhancing disposable incomes but leaving traders without benefits amid ongoing tax reforms.
3 min read3 Feb 2025JPMorgan Traders See Stronger S&P Year-End Rally Than in 2016
The stock market could rally stronger into the end of the year following Republican Donald Trump’s presidential election victory than it did when he won the US presidency eight years ago, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s trading desk.
2 min read11 Nov 2024Bloodbath on D-street as hot money races to China
Investors in Indian stock markets lost ₹11 trillion on Thursday amid record foreign outflows, with the Nifty and Sensex plummeting by over 2%. The shift in capital towards China and rising crude prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia added to the market volatility
4 min read4 Oct 2024Navratna status powers NHPC, but project delays cast a shadow
With no new capacity coming online before December, NHPC’s near-term outlook is dull. But the thrust on renewables and timely commissioning of upcoming projects could act as a trigger ahead
2 min read4 Sep 2024Cummins India revs up its growth engine, but a risky ride awaits
The engine maker is confident of growing at twice the rate of India’s GDP, which translates to 13-14% growth in FY25. But risks – such as weaker-than-expected demand in key industries, rising commodity prices, stiff competition and a sluggish export recovery – persist.
3 min read4 Sep 2024Stocks edge lower, oil jumps on supply concerns over Mideast, Libya
GLOBAL-MARKETS:Stocks edge lower, oil jump
3 min read26 Aug 2024C$ notches 2nd straight weekly gain as equities advance
CANADA-FOREX/:CANADA FX DEBT-C$ notches 2nd straight weekly gain as equities advance
1 min read17 Aug 2024Horror show on Dalal Street as US, Japan spook investors
Domestic institutions stepped up to counter sales by foreign investors; however, profit-taking by investors who route money directly into markets worsened Monday’s fall.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared