How to trade smartly: A 5-point guide for intraday traders to make money on volatile Budget day

Budget Day triggers significant market volatility, with the Nifty often fluctuating within a 2-3% range. Experts suggest focusing on key technical levels, proper risk management, and suitable strategies like Short Iron Fly and Short Iron Condor. Traders are advised to monitor sectors like railways, defense, and infrastructure for profitable opportunities, while employing confirmation-based trades.

Budget day trading strategy: What should Nifty traders do on D-Day?

Nifty may show higher-than-usual volatility on Budget day with historical intraday fluctuations of 2-3%. Sujit Modi of Share.Market suggests vega-based strategies like Short Iron Fly and Short Iron Condor, while HDFC Securities recommends a Long Butterfly Strategy to capitalize on expected IV changes.

Back in running, Street bulls hope for steroids on Budget Day

The NSE Nifty gained 1.11%, or 258.90 points, to close at 23,508.40. The BSE Sensex advanced 1%, or 740.76 points, to close at 77,500.57. For the week, both indices rose 1.8% in a relief rally marked by scepticism. They are down less than a percent in January.

Forex reserves can cover 90% of external debt

India’s foreign exchange reserves, amounting to $640.3 billion by the end of December 2024, can comfortably cover 90% of the country’s external debt and nearly 11 months of imports. Despite a recent dip, India remains the world’s fourth-largest holder of foreign exchange reserves, following China, Japan, and Switzerland.