PSU stocks dropped over 9% on Budget Day, with the BSE PSU index falling 2.7%. Investors were disappointed by a lower-than-expected capital expenditure allocation of Rs 11.2 lakh crore. Key sectors like defense, railway, and power saw declines, with defense PSUs and railway stocks losing up to 4%. The budget’s flat allocations led to investor disappointment.
Positive Breakout: These 12 midcap stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the NSE midcap pack, 13 stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200-day moving averages (DMA) on September 18, 2026, according to StockEdge’s technical scan