Historical data from the past 15 years shows that pre-Budget corrections in the Sensex and Nifty often set the stage for post-Budget rebounds. Large-cap indices recover quickly, while midcaps and smallcaps show gradual gains. Budget 2026 is expected to focus on fiscal prudence, infrastructure, MSMEs, and growth support amid global headwinds.
The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap-money era
Elevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hikes. Despite a
May 1, 2026