Budget credible, but lack of FII-friendly measures disappoints markets: Ravi Dharamshi
Indian equity markets reacted negatively to the Union Budget and a hike in securities transaction tax. Market veteran Ravi Dharamshi stated the disappointment arose from the absence of measures to attract foreign capital. He noted that foreign institutional investors have been net sellers for over a year. Dharamshi described the budget as fiscally credible, with […]
Budget 2026: Equity markets, capital expenditure, and foreign flows – Insights from Sundararaman Ramamurthy
Following Union Budget 2026, market participants are analyzing its impact. Sundararaman Ramamurthy believes the STT hike will encourage longer-term equity investments and attract foreign funds by strengthening India’s manufacturing and infrastructure. The budget’s significant capital expenditure projection is seen as a step towards developed India.
Negative Breakout: These 13 stocks cross below their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty500 pack, the closing prices of 29 stocks fell below their 200-day moving averages on February 01, according to StockEdge.com’s technical scan data. Of these, we have highlighted 13 stocks that slipped more than 4%. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates that the stock’s price is […]
Oil prices fall by 3% on US-Iran de-escalation
Oil prices dropped significantly as President Trump indicated Iran was engaged in serious talks with Washington, signaling a de-escalation of tensions. This news eased geopolitical risk premiums that had previously driven prices to multi-month highs. OPEC+ also agreed to maintain its current oil output levels for March.
Gold falls 1.5% on firm dollar, silver recovers from over three-week low
Gold prices fell on Monday, influenced by a strengthening dollar and uncertainty surrounding U.S. President Trump’s Fed chair pick, Kevin Warsh. Investors are assessing Warsh’s potential approach to interest rate cuts, while silver saw a recovery. U.S. economic data indicated potential inflation pickup, impacting rate cut expectations.
Asian shares drop as gold plunge deepens, dollar gains
Global markets experienced a downturn on Monday. Stocks and precious metals saw significant losses. The Japanese yen weakened considerably. This sentiment follows a volatile week and precedes crucial central bank decisions and economic reports. Investors are adjusting expectations amid these developments.
Sharp hike in STT pulls Nifty and Sensex down by 2%; brokerages feel the heat
India’s recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options has triggered a significant market downturn, mirroring a similar event in 2004. The move, aimed at curbing speculation, has increased trading costs for all participants, impacting brokers and foreign investors particularly hard.
Buybacks to be taxed as capital gains; retail investors benefit
The budget introduces a significant change in how share buybacks are taxed. Individual shareholders will now pay a lower 12.5% tax on buyback proceeds, moving from dividend taxation to capital gains. Promoters will face different rates, with foreign promoters taxed at 30% and Indian promoters at 22%.
Foreigners get a direct pass to Indian equity
India is opening a new avenue for foreign investors to buy listed stocks directly. This move aims to attract global wealth seeking exposure to the Indian market. The government has increased investment limits for individuals residing outside India. This initiative provides an alternative to existing investment channels and seeks to build resilience against foreign portfolio […]
Union Budget 2026: For investors, a boring budget is a beautiful thing
On budget day, investors and savers will notice that life goes on as usual. Despite some tweaks in tax regulations and the investment arena, there are no dramatic upheavals. The updates include slight modifications to the securities transaction tax affecting equity derivatives and capital gains on sovereign gold bonds. Meanwhile, the emphasis on nurturing a […]