Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage of preparing the Union Budget 2025-26. This custom signifies the ‘lock-in’ period for budget officials to ensure secrecy until the Budget presentation on February 1. The ceremony also involved the Finance Minister’s review of preparations.
MCX shares gain 3%, surge 12% in just 5 sessions. What’s behind the sharp rally?
MCX shares rose sharply on Wednesday, extending a five-day rally with total gains of 12%. The surge is driven by rising commodity prices and higher