What does the Budget mean for common man, youth & industry? Nirmala Sitharaman explains

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed Congress’ claims that BJP has borrowed their ideas, highlighted job creation efforts, defended initiatives like internships and angel tax abolition, and discussed subsidies and reforms. She emphasized youth employment schemes and criticized Congress for past inaction. Sitharaman also commented on the humour in media portrayals.

Tech View: 20-DEMA key support for Nifty. Here’s how to trade on Friday

Nifty ended Thursday expiry on a flat note but formed a bullish counterattack-type pattern on the daily chart despite a weak global trade setup. The index is currently holding immediate and key support at its 20-daily EMA, and maintaining this level will help attract bullish strength, according to chartists.

Capital gains tax hike can impact valuation, little upside left in Nifty: Nomura

Investors’ faith fueled Dalal Street’s high valuation multiples, but Nomura cautioned on potential headwinds if domestic equity flows drop due to tax hikes. Nomura’s 2024 Nifty target sees little upside. Key stock picks include SBI, ICICI Bank, and others. Sectors like housing, cement, and solar energy may benefit from budgetary changes.

Axis Bank shares fall nearly 6% after weak Q1 results. Good time to buy the dip?

Axis Bank Share Price: Axis Bank’s shares declined by 5.8% in early trading on Thursday, dropping to a day’s low of Rs 1,168.25 following its announcement of a lower-than-expected net profit of Rs 6,035 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. The profit showed a 4% increase compared to Rs 5,797 crore reported in […]