The Indian government increases the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry’s budget allocation by 18% to Rs 96,777 crore for FY 2025-26. Key initiatives include an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore, enhanced loans under the PM SVANidhi scheme, and substantial provisions for Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and Urban Rejuvenation Mission.
Nifty ends flat as resistance holds; cautious optimism likely for coming week
Nifty traded range-bound, closing nearly flat despite an RBI rate cut, as resistance near 26,300 capped gains. Weak market breadth and muted broader indices signal