Top brokerages suggest investment themes for Budget 2025, highlighting sectors like infrastructure, defense, and railways poised for significant growth. Analysts expect increased capex allocation and fiscal deficit targets, alongside potential boosts for financials, health, consumption, automobiles, real estate, and power sectors.
Nifty may show higher-than-usual volatility on Budget day with historical intraday fluctuations of 2-3%. Sujit Modi of Share.Market suggests vega-based strategies like Short Iron Fly and Short Iron Condor, while HDFC Securities recommends a Long Butterfly Strategy to capitalize on expected IV changes.
Budget Day triggers significant market volatility, with the Nifty often fluctuating within a 2-3% range. Experts suggest focusing on key technical levels, proper risk management, and suitable strategies like Short Iron Fly and Short Iron Condor. Traders are advised to monitor sectors like railways, defense, and infrastructure for profitable opportunities, while employing confirmation-based trades.
Oil prices rose as President Trump anticipated reducing proposed tariffs on Canadian oil from 25% to 10%, with duties on oil and gas expected around February 18. The adjustment and potential inclusion of oil in tariffs led to uncertainty and price increases. Canada and Mexico, major crude exporters to the U.S., may retaliate if tariffs are implemented.
Share Market Open Today: National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE confirmed in a circular issued earlier this week that trading will continue as per regular market hours. Pre-market trading will begin at 9:00 AM and run until 9:08 AM, after which equity market trading will take place from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.
