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01.02 / 13:09

markets UPS trends performer 2020 Headlines Herd mentality fading? Retail investors turned selective ahead of Budget 2026

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Retail investors, once quick to load up on stocks ahead of the Union Budget, turned more cautious this year. The shift had less to do with the Budget itself and more to do with with the circumstances of the market.

01.02 / 09:49

UPS Target trends shooting show performer Budget 2026: How robust non-tax revenues help the Centre salvage tax shortfall, in charts

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Union Budget presented on Sunday confirms a trend that has been building through FY26: the government is contending with a sizeable tax shortfall in the current fiscal year, as collections fall short of budgeted expectations. Slower nominal GDP growth in FY26, coupled with revenue foregone from earlier cuts in income tax and the goods and services tax (GST), has squeezed receipts.

01.02 / 00:59

markets UPS Target trends Trade Experts performer Budget 2026: Raja Venkatraman shares top stock picks for 1 February

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: The Indian stock markets closed lower on Friday, 30 January, as various factors led to widespread selling across different sectors. The Sensex dropped approximately 0.35% to finish close to 82,269, while the Nifty 50 fell 0.40% to 25,320.

31.01 / 01:49

markets Landmark Volkswagen trends Trade stage India-EU FTA, Mercedes and Landmark Cars: A pure luxury play

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), India plans to sharply cut import duties on cars made in the European Union (EU), from the current 110% to 10%, within an annual quota of 250,000 vehicles. For EU-built cars priced above €15,000 ( ₹16.40 lakh), tariffs are expected to ease in stages, starting at around 30-35% when the pact takes effect, likely by the end of 2026.

30.01 / 14:33

UPS Platform Sustainability trends Instagram Trade Meta has been spending like crazy on AI. It’s actually paying off.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Meta Platforms doesn’t sell artificial-intelligence services or data-center capacity, but it might be reaping some of the richest benefits from the AI boom so far. The company nearly doubled its capital spending, from $39 billion in 2024 to $72 billion in 2025.

30.01 / 00:35

FIVE Gap Remark Food Research wellness trends What Bharat wants from the budget on 1 February

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian agriculture has shown remarkable resilience in the face of growing climate risks. The sector, which employs about 46% of the workforce, has seen overall production rise but also a sharp slide in crop prices.

30.01 / 00:35

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Stock market recap: On Thursday, the Indian equity benchmark indices showcased remarkable resilience, recovering from steep intraday losses to close in positive territory. Nifty 50 climbed 0.29% to settle at 25,416.65, while the S&P BSE Sensex added 222 points to finish at 82,566.

29.01 / 11:23

COST Analysis trends Experts International Economic Survey: Can profits continue to be India Inc's primary source of funds?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Economic Survey for FY25-26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, said India’s commercial sector is increasingly tapping alternative financing to offset a moderation in bank credit. Faster monetary policy transmission has made market-based instruments a viable alternative for large corporations, it said, adding that rising profitability has allowed firms to leverage internal resources for expansion, collectively reducing their traditional reliance on bank lending.

29.01 / 10:05

markets UPS Waves Research trends Universities reports Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On November 20th American statisticians released the results of a survey. Buried in the data is a trend with implications for trillions of dollars of spending.

29.01 / 01:37

markets Target Action trends Trade performer recommendations Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman recommends top picks for 29 January

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Market sentiment remained indecisive on Wednesday as persistent volatility prevented any clear directional breakout. With the broader outlook still shadowed by uncertainty, investors should adopt a cautious, data-driven approach rather than chasing momentum in this unforgiving trend.

29.01 / 01:37

Target Digital Align Food Research Healthcare trends Budget: Time to put primary healthcare at the heart of India’s health system

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s healthcare sector stands at a critical juncture. While our aspirations for a healthier nation are bold, fiscal commitments often fall short of aligning with these goals.

29.01 / 01:37

markets Action trends Trade band stage recommendations Stock recommendations for 29 January from MarketSmith India

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Indian equity markets extended their winning streak on Wednesday, buoyed by the landmark finalisation of the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) and robust buying in state-run heavyweights. Nifty 50 ended at 25,343, gaining 167.35 points (0.66%), while S&P BSE Sensex climbed 487.20 points (0.60%) to settle at 82,344.68.

29.01 / 01:37

markets Target Sustainability trends Trade show recommendations Top three stocks to buy today—recommended by Ankush Bajaj for 29 January

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Nifty 50 ended the session on a strong note on 28 January 2026, closing at 25,342.75, up by 167.35 points or 0.66%, marking a relief bounce after the recent corrective phase. Despite the sharp intraday recovery, the broader technical structure still reflects caution rather than a confirmed trend reversal.

28.01 / 10:35

markets COST FIVE Sustainability trends reports Destinations Asian Paints: Why is investor confidence peeling off despite robust margins?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Asian Paints Ltd’s shares fell around 5% on Wednesday after the company announced its earnings for the December quarter (Q3FY26). Though profit margins were a bright spot, the company failed to sustain its 10.9% growth in domestic decorative paint volume from Q2, which came after five quarters of lucklustre growth.

28.01 / 01:07

markets Target Analysis Sustainability trends Trade recommendations Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman recommends top picks for 28 January

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Volatile trends remained persistent and created a scenario where one could not get enough confidence in the way ahead. As the overall outlook remains grim, we need to maintain a steady approach as the trends have been largely unforgiving.

28.01 / 01:07

markets Action Sustainability trends Trade recommendations Headlines Stock recommendations for 28 January from MarketSmith India

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian equity benchmarks concluded Tuesday’s session on a positive note. The Nifty 50 rose 0.51% to settle at 25,175.40, while the Sensex advanced 320 points to close at 81,857.48.

27.01 / 11:43

markets COST Target Progressive trends President Justice Fed set to pause rate cuts, with no clear path to resuming

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Federal Reserve officials this week are expected to stop cutting interest rates for the first time since September, holding steady after three consecutive reductions. The harder question is what it would take to start again.

27.01 / 01:49

markets COST Sustainability wellness trends Trade United Spirits’ premium brands soothe volume pain amid regulatory challenges

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For United Spirits Ltd, the next few quarters will be shaped by how well it navigates a structural reset in Maharashtra, one of its crucial markets, without sacrificing profitability. Higher excise duties and the rollout of Maharashtra-made liquor (MML) have altered consumption patterns in the state, weakening demand for Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL).

26.01 / 09:31

COST UPS Booking trends reports Margin dims Kotak Mahindra Bank's Q3 halo

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. After almost a year of being stuck in a range, the stock of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has received two triggers in quick succession. While the 1:5 share subdivision on 14 January was meant to enhance liquidity in the stock, it has failed to lift sentiment.

26.01 / 01:35

markets UPS Digital Platform wellness trends reports Quick commerce eats into Amazon, Flipkart ad spends as brands chase conversions

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. BENGALURU : India’s consumer brands are rapidly shifting digital advertising budgets from traditional e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart to quick-commerce apps, driven by higher purchase conversions and signalling a structural change in online growth strategies.

25.01 / 10:55

Career Platform wellness trends show 2020 volunteers Retirement needn’t be a sudden career halt: India needs to re-imagine it as a gradual transition

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. We view retirement as an end state, but the reality of it is far more nuanced. There is evidence that retirees would like to work and engage in some activity.

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