Budget’s AI infra push could reshape India’s growth story: Raamdeo Agrawal
Raamdeo Agrawal hails the government’s 100% tax holiday for data centres until 2047 as a “transformational” policy. This move is expected to significantly boost India’s participation in the global AI infrastructure race, leveraging cost advantages.
Budget predictability, fiscal discipline positive, but liquidity remains key challenge: Neelkanth Mishra
India’s Union Budget prioritizes continuity amid global uncertainty, with fiscal discipline largely achieved. While borrowing targets raise concerns, the focus shifts to proactive liquidity management to ensure fiscal discipline translates into lower borrowing costs and supports economic growth.
NSE IPO: Temasek, LIC said to plan share sales in Rs 23,000 crore issue
Temasek Holdings and Life Insurance Corporation of India are poised to be major sellers in the National Stock Exchange of India’s potential $2.5 billion IPO. State Bank of India and SBI Capital Markets are also expected to participate in the offering, which will consist of existing shareholders selling 4% to 4.5% of the company’s equity.
Budget 2026: Markets cautiously eye FII returns amid STT hike
India’s budget received cautious optimism, but reversing foreign investor outflows remains uncertain. While capital expenditure plans align with expectations, higher taxation on derivatives and a significant premium over other emerging markets deter FIIs. Analysts suggest sustained earnings growth and valuation corrections are needed to attract renewed foreign interest.
Budget crash? Don’t panic. Analysts spot 35 structural stock picks to ride out the storm
Despite a sharp post-Budget market sell-off, brokerages remain bullish on structurally strong themes ranging from defence and infrastructure to data centres, EVs and rare earths. With capital expenditure rising and policy continuity intact, analysts have identified 35 stocks positioned to benefit from India’s long-term growth strategy.
Gold and silver ETFs rebound up to 10% after 20% morning crash; investors weigh next move
Gold and silver ETFs experienced a significant crash, losing up to 20%, before partially recovering by mid-trade. This sharp sell-off followed a steep correction in bullion prices from record highs, driven by profit-booking and unwinding of leveraged positions. Dollar strength and global cues also weighed on bullion prices.
IT majors may stick with buybacks despite tax changes, says Sushovan Nayak
Indian IT firms are likely to favor share buybacks over dividends following recent tax reforms. Market expert Sushovan Nayak believes the new rules make buybacks more tax-efficient for both companies and many shareholders. This shift is expected to encourage cash-rich IT giants like Wipro, LTIM, and TCS to continue returning capital to investors through buybacks […]
Union Budget trims TCS, simplifies TDS to ease burden on taxpayers
The budget simplifies tax collection with revised Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rates, significantly benefiting overseas travelers, students, and those seeking medical treatment abroad. Changes include a reduced 2% TCS on education, medical, and tour packages under ₹10 lakh, easing upfront costs.
Latent View Analytics shares rally 8% after Q3FY26 profit up 19% YoY
Latent View Analytics shares jumped nearly 8% after the company posted a 19% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 profit and strong revenue growth. Improved margins, new client additions and rising institutional participation supported sentiment, while management reiterated focus on scaling AI and Agentic AI capabilities.
Anant Raj, Netweb Tech, other data centre stocks surge up to 7%. What’s triggering the surge?
Indian data centre stocks rallied as the Union Budget announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud service providers, aiming to position India as a global hub. Companies like Anant Raj, Techno Electric, and Netweb Technologies are expected to benefit from increased data centre development and infrastructure demand.