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Budget session on Saturday, as investors reacted to a smaller-than-expected increase in government capital expenditure and plans to stimulate consumption through personal tax cuts in the Union Budget 2025. The benchmark BSE Sensex gained 5.39 points or 0.01% to close at 77,505.96, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,482.15, lower by 26.25 points or 0.11%.

Budget on Saturday as investors saw little coming in from the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The benchmark Nifty slipped by a marginal 26 points at 23,318, while Sensex eked out a 5-point gain. Analysts say the underlying trend of Nifty remains positive and the market is facing stiff resistance around 23,500-23,600 levels. «A decisive move above this hurdle could open further upside towards 24,000 levels in the near term. Immediate support is placed at 23,300 levels,» said Nagaraj Shetti of HDFC Securities.

IPOs. In a year that saw the global economy navigate economic and geopolitical uncertainties, India emerged as an attractive option for global and Indian investors. This was due to its strong economic fundamentals, increasing investment appetite from domestic retail investors and political stability. Such tailwinds are expected to continue, and this year is expected to surpass 2024 in terms of the size and volume of mainboard IPOs in India. However, the following trends for mainboard IPOs are expected to emerge:

income tax cuts in the budget spurred a rally in shares of consumption companies Saturday as investors bet that individuals with money at their disposal would be encouraged to spend more on personal mobility choices and other consumer discretionary products. Nifty’s Realty index jumped 3.4%, while Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) and Consumer Durables indices were up about 3% each. The Nifty Auto index gained 1.9%. Benchmark Nifty ended 0.1% lower.

fiscal discipline and much-needed growth support through targeted measures. The major highlights of this year's budget were direct tax cuts and rationalisation of tax slabs, measures that would benefit middle class households. This year's budget aligns closely with previous budget themes, presenting no major surprises in fiscal calculations. The themes of conservatism and consolidation remain prominent. As anticipated, the government is targeting a fiscal deficit of 4.4% of GDP in FY26. This move is seen as essential for consolidating the fiscal health while avoiding excessive borrowing that could lead to inflationary pressures. This reflects the government's intent to reduce its reliance on debt, which will have a positive effect on long-term economic stability. A key question was whether consolidation would come from revenue or capital expenditure. The budget indicates that the government plans to primarily restrain non-capital expenditure, which is a very positive development.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Retail investors who had been strategically accumulating stocks during the market's 7.3% decline in the December quarter, betting on a rebound, were rewarded with the unveiling of the Union budget. A Mint analysis of 1,957 companies shows that individual investors (holding nominal share capital up to ₹ 2 lakhs) increased their ownership in approximately 51% of these companies between the September and December quarters.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The first full-year budget of India’s new National Democratic Alliance government, sworn in after the 2024 general election, was presented against the backdrop of a noticeable slowdown in economic growth over the last four quarters. I discussed the issue of whether this slowdown is cyclical or structural in a recent column for Mint, summarizing it as being an issue of expectations.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s middle class has reason to rejoice. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has eased income tax burdens under the new regime across the board.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Ever since India’s government set the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, Union budgets have been bifocal. Massive outlays for an infrastructure build-up have been emblematic of this approach, designed to spur demand and multiply incomes during the year on one hand, while also acting as a long-term enabler of GDP expansion on the other.

Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Midcap 100 delivering returns of over 78% and 70%, respectively. But the tide seems to be turning as these indices enter a cooling-off phase. Currently, the Smallcap index has corrected by 20%, while the Midcap index is down 16% from their all-time highs. Is this just a healthy breather or a sign of deeper challenges? In this article, we’ll explore past corrections, current trends, and what they could mean for the investors.

registered intermediaries. The above move is also expected to help investors identify, isolate and avoid unregistered entities with the latter not having access to this unique UPI handle. The market watchdog has proposed to increase the upper limit of capital market transactions made through UPI to Rs 5 lakh per day from the current Rs 2 lakh limit.

Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey for FY25 ahead of the Union Budget for FY26. The benchmark BSE Sensex gained 740.76 points or 0.97% to close at 77,500.57, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,508.40, higher by 258.90 points or 1.11%.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Economic Survey 2024-25 cautioned that the transition of India's workforce into the artificial intelligence era has to be smooth to prevent damage and potential unemployment.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Corporate India is riding a wave of record-breaking profits, but the tide isn’t lifting all boats. The Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals this stark reality.

The bearish pattern of lower tops and bottoms of the last month seems to have reversed, as Nifty closed above the recent lower top of 21st Jan at 23,426 levels. This is a bullish development and eventually, we could see the formation of bullish higher tops and bottoms. The underlying trend of Nifty remains strong. Having surpassed the hurdle of 23,500 levels, bulls could advance towards another resistance of 23,800 levels in a short period of time. Immediate support is at 23,400 levels, said Nagaraj Shetti.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Economic Survey – a critique of the economy’s performance and its management scripted by a team in the finance ministry – offers the Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran an opportunity to propose novel ideas and solutions to the challenges confronting the country, unaffected by the political pressures of the government in office or the ruling party.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Smallcap stocks are gasping for air. A mix of economic uncertainties, earnings pressures, and relentless FII outflows has sent them into a tailspin, wiping out recent gains.

Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by LiveMint staff.Nifty 50 Today Live Updates: At current prices Nifty 50, faces the below Resistance and Support levels On the last trading day, the Nifty 50 closed at 23163.10. This closing price reflects the performance of the index, which is a benchmark for the Indian equity market.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Positive vibes on the broader market indices have kept their upward momentum on the last day of January expiry, with gains across the board being displayed by major indices largely riding on mixed global cues following the US Federal Reserve's decision to pause rate hikes. Market breadth was quite positive on 30 January.