First, the budget. It can be dissected into three C’s – consolidation, consumption, and capex. On the consolidation front, the budget is firmly on track, with FY25 fiscal deficit at 4.8% of gross domestic product (GDP), expected to be further lower at 4.4% in FY26.
Nifty faces stiff resistance near 25,100; sector rotation is key
Markets remain cautious below the 25100 resistance, vulnerable to corrections and volatility. Sector rotation, profit protection, and modest leverage are key amid shifting momentum across