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.
Why FIIs are dumping bluechips to hunt small & midcaps
Foreign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India’s top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies. This strategic repositioning is
May 25, 2026