As India prepares for Budget 2026 amidst global uncertainty, fiscal discipline remains paramount for macro stability. Policymakers are urged to maintain this prudence while prioritizing employment generation through sectors like affordable housing. Addressing the debt-to-GDP ratio and aligning taxation on savings are crucial for sustained growth and banking sector health.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) shares surged 7.5% after reporting a massive 151% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 401 crore for Q3FY26. Revenue from operations also saw a robust 121% YoY increase to Rs 666 crore, driven by significant growth in trading activity and new product launches.
LGT Wealth India suggests Budget 2026 can boost overseas investing by restoring TCS on remittances to 5% and offering multi-year policy clarity. Aligning tax treatment of global equities with domestic ones and streamlining the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) are also key to encouraging systematic global diversification for Indian households.
Indian markets showed a muted reaction to the India-EU trade deal as investors await clarity on benefits and timelines. Capitalmind CEO Deepak Shenoy says equities remain selectively attractive, with stock-specific opportunities emerging amid valuation pressures, labour law impacts on earnings, rising FMCG competition, and cautious optimism around PSU banks and mid-cap stocks.
A busy Wednesday for the stock market features earnings from 126 BSE-listed companies, including Nifty giants like Maruti Suzuki and L&T. Both are anticipated to report strong December-quarter results, with Maruti Suzuki expecting a 24-35% net profit rise and L&T projecting a 20-35% increase, driven by robust sales and execution.
In the NSE list of stocks with a market cap over Rs 1000 crore, 13 stocks' closing prices crossed above their 200 DMA (Daily Moving Averages) on January 27, according to stockedge.com's technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:
IPO-bound firms are adopting divergent listing strategies amid a volatile stock market. Companies needing fresh capital for expansion are proceeding, while those with offers for sale are reassessing plans, with at least five firms slowing or pausing their IPOs due to market headwinds and valuation concerns.
