Markets slipped on Friday as investors turned defensive ahead of Sunday’s Union Budget, with IT and metal stocks weighing on sentiment. Analysts highlighted persistent volatility amid global uncertainties, Fed leadership changes and FII pressure. With key levels holding firm, traders now await Budget cues to determine the market’s next decisive move.
Geopolitics, crude risk and the IT conundrum: Sridhar Sivaram on why investors may need to stay selective
Geopolitical tensions in West Asia are creating market uncertainty, impacting energy supplies and capital flows. While Indian equities have shown resilience, prolonged conflict could significantly