Nomura projects stable government borrowing for the second half of fiscal year 2026. The borrowing calendar is expected soon after discussions with the Reserve Bank of India. Chief Economic Advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran, confirmed no changes. Nomura anticipates a shift towards shorter-term bonds. Direct tax collections rose by 9.2% in H1FY26.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader