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As India braces for its Union Budget, market participants are keenly observing policy measures to curb capital outflows and boost investor confidence. Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta expressed caution, highlighting global uncertainties and tariff threats. She anticipates a focus on capital expenditure in defence, infrastructure, and manufacturing, alongside job creation and technology sectors.
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IFCI shares may draw attention in the special Budget session after SEBI granted clearance for NSEs long-awaited IPO. IFCI holds indirect exposure through its majority stake in SHCIL, which owns shares in NSE, making the stock sensitive to developments around the exchanges proposed listing and investor sentiment closely.
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Investors are watching the Union Budget for fiscal consolidation and growth spending. Analysts recommend buying quality stocks on dips, especially in infrastructure, defence, power, and housing. Key themes include sustained public capex, targeted support for rural demand, and thrust on renewables. Companies in these sectors are expected to benefit from government initiatives and policy continuity.
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Equity mutual funds have shown strong performance since the last budget on February 1, 2025. Approximately 16 funds delivered over 20% returns. Sectoral and thematic funds, including international, energy, and banking sectors, led the gains. Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund topped the list with a 61.40% return.
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St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem stated that the US central bank should not cut interest rates further unless the job market weakens or inflation drops. He believes the current policy rate is neutral, with the economy poised for above-trend growth.
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