Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement of a 0.05% STT hike on Futures trading marks a pivotal shift in market dynamics, aiming to curb short-term speculation and bolster government revenue. Traders brace for increased costs, impacting net profits and market strategies.
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As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to table the Union Budget 2026 on Feb. 1—the first time in recent history the document will be presented on a Sunday—the overarching theme is one of disciplined continuity. Market participants and economists expect a pivot away from aggressive pandemic-era spending toward a rigid fiscal consolidation path, with the
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The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has received a no-objection certificate from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to proceed with its long-delayed initial public offering, according to sources familiar with the matter. The clearance from SEBI’s Market Regulation Department (MRD) ends a years-long regulatory deadlock, allowing the world’s largest derivatives exchange
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For investors seeking sanctuary in precious metals during uncertain times, recent weeks have delivered a harsh reality check. The perceived safe havens of gold and silver have experienced significant turbulence, leading to sharp drawdowns in the Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that track them. Some leveraged silver ETFs have seen plunges exceeding 14% from recent highs,
In a document that serves as both a badge of resilience and a roadmap for navigating a fractured world, the Government of India tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament on Thursday, January 29. Tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and authored by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran, the Survey presents a picture of a confident India upgrading its growth
In a move that underscores the critical economic weight of the Union Budget 2026, Indian stock markets are set for a rare Sunday trading session. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have confirmed that trading will remain open on February 1, 2026, to align with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation of
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In a definitive signal of the maturing “financialization” of Indian household savings, Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited (NAM India) announced today that the combined Assets Under Management (AUM) of its Gold and Silver Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have crossed the historic ₹1 lakh crore (INR 1 Trillion) mark. This milestone positions Nippon India Mutual
India and the European Union on Tuesday finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluding years of complex negotiations with a pact that promises to dismantle barriers for European automakers and winemakers while integrating New Delhi into the West’s strategic defense architecture. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, standing alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Why silver price rose today became one of the most searched questions in the market after several silver ETFs opened nearly 10 percent higher on Friday morning, staging a sharp rebound just a day after a steep decline. The sudden move caught many investors off guard, especially those who had watched silver prices fall aggressively
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U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn his recent tariff threats against several countries after announcing a “framework deal” with NATO allies on issues linked to Greenland. The decision has brought immediate relief to global markets and is being closely watched in India, where trade, exports, and financial markets are highly sensitive to shifts in U.S.
