Economic & Finance News

16th Finance Commission keeps states’ tax share at 41%

The Sixteenth Finance Commission proposes ending revenue deficit grants for states, keeping their tax share at 41%. It introduces states' GDP contribution to tax devolution and demands stricter fiscal discipline. [...]

Rs 80,000 crore disinvestment & asset lease target for FY27

With an eye on fiscal strength, the government is targeting a significant Rs 80,000 crore through disinvestment and asset monetisation by the end of FY27. Major transactions like the sale [...]

Centre expects Rs 3.16 lakh cr dividend from RBI, banks in FY27

The Centre anticipates Rs 3.16 lakh crore in dividends and surpluses from the RBI, nationalised banks, and financial institutions for 2026-27, a 3.75% increase. This, along with Rs 75,000 crore [...]

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman ‘fully committed’ to privatisation drive, says all approved disinvestments to go through

India Budget 2026: The government aims to raise ₹47,000 crore from disinvestment and asset monetisation in FY26, shifting focus from targets to improving company valuations and funding infrastructure. Privatisation remains [...]

Budget 2026: Over Rs 95,000 crore allocated for VB-G RAM G, MGNREGA gets Rs 30,000 crore

The Centre has allocated Rs 95,692.31 crore for the new VB-G RAM G scheme, set to replace MGNREGA and promise 125 days of work annually. The overall Budget for the [...]

Rs 1,102 crore allocated in Budget for ministers' salaries, entertainment of state guests, ex-governors

The Union Budget 2026-27 earmarks Rs 1,102 crore for key government offices. This includes substantial funds for the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Cabinet Secretariat. Hospitality [...]

Union Budget 2026: Centre aims at retaining states’ tax share at 41% for 2026–31

Union Budget 2026" The Budget proposes to maintain states' share of central taxes at 41 percent for the next five years. This aligns with Finance Commission recommendations. The Centre will [...]

Budget 2026: India to borrow ₹17.2 lakh crore in 2026-27

Union Budget of India 2026: The Indian government is poised to embark on a significant borrowing spree in the 2026-27 fiscal year, as highlighted by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's recent [...]

India Budget 2026: Every rupee earned and every rupee spent by Modi govt

Budget 2026 Rupee Source and Spending: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will outline revenue sources and expenditure plans amidst global geopolitical tensions. The budget aims to maximize every rupee earned and [...]

Budget for FY27 likely to be set at ₹54.1 lakh crore by govt, growth of 7.9% YoY: Report

India's Union Budget for FY2026-27 is projected at Rs 54.1 lakh crore, a 7.9 per cent increase. This signals a calibrated fiscal consolidation path. The fiscal deficit is targeted at [...]

Precious metals melt as $ flexes, world markets action heats up

Friday witnessed a steep drop in the prices of gold and silver, primarily spurred by the strengthening US dollar and a liquidation of yen carry trades. This sharp decrease affected [...]

World Bank commits USD 8-10 bn annual financing in India over next 5 years

The World Bank Group and India have launched a new Country Partnership Framework, pledging $8-10 billion annually for five years to fuel India's growth and its developed economy vision. This [...]

Budget 2026’s Tax Test: India needs fewer tax tangles and more investment muscle

India Budget 2026 should continue India's tax reform momentum by simplifying TDS, rationalizing buyback provisions, and facilitating sector-agnostic consolidations. Addressing notional taxation on genuine share transfers and prioritising tax certainty [...]

Metals meltdown: Here's the post-crash roadmap for gold and silver

Gold, silver price crash: Gold and silver ETFs saw a significant drop as investors locked in profits after a sharp pullback from record highs. This volatility follows an extraordinary January [...]

Global Business Summit to discuss India’s path to a $10-trillion economy

New Delhi will host the ET NOW Global Business Summit 2026 on February 13-14. Policymakers and business leaders will discuss India's ambition to become a $10 trillion economy by 2047. [...]

Market News

Latent View Analytics shares rally 8% after Q3FY26 profit up 19% YoY

Latent View Analytics shares jumped nearly 8% after the company posted a 19% year-on-year rise in Q3FY26 profit and strong revenue growth. Improved margins, new client additions and rising institutional [...]

Budget crash? Don't panic. Analysts spot 35 structural stock picks to ride out the storm

Despite a sharp post-Budget market sell-off, brokerages remain bullish on structurally strong themes ranging from defence and infrastructure to data centres, EVs and rare earths. With capital expenditure rising and [...]

Defence stocks face test of nerves as 22% capex lift in Union Budget meets lofty valuations; BEL, HAL, Mazagon Dock top picks

India’s defence stocks enter a volatile phase despite a 22% jump in Budget capex, as valuations run ahead of fundamentals. Brokerages remain bullish on BEL, HAL and Mazagon Dock, citing [...]

Budget 2026 not headline-grabbing but fiscally prudent and growth-oriented

The Union Budget 2026-27 delivers fiscal prudence without sacrificing growth, keeping deficit consolidation on track while sustaining strong capex. Markets reacted cautiously to the STT hike, but measures on buybacks, [...]

Anant Raj, Netweb Tech, other data centre stocks rally up to 7%. What’s triggering the surge?

Indian data centre stocks rallied as the Union Budget announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud service providers, aiming to position India as a global hub. Companies like [...]

Groww shares slide nearly 5% after Budget raises STT on F&O trades

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Groww's parent, saw its shares tumble following the Union Budget's hike in Securities Transaction Tax on futures and options. The increased STT rates, impacting derivatives trading, led [...]

F&O profits at risk: How much one lot of Nifty futures and options costs after the STT hike

The Union Budget 2026 has increased Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on equity derivatives, impacting futures and options trading costs. STT on Nifty futures has risen from 0.02% to 0.05%, increasing [...]

Sensex jumps over 300 pts, Nifty above 24,850 as investors assess annual budget

Sensex and Nifty rebounded from losses in a special weekend session, as investors assessed the implications of the federal budget, which fell short of expectations for measures to attract foreign [...]

Hindustan Copper shares jump over 6%, snap 2-day fall despite sharp decline in Copper prices

Hindustan Copper shares rebounded on Monday despite a sharp drop in global copper prices, as value buyers stepped in after a steep two-day correction. The stock had fallen 21% across [...]

ITC, Godfrey Phillips and other tobacco stocks fall up to 5% as cigarette prices rise after excise duty hike

ITC, Godfrey Phillips and VST Industries fell sharply on Monday after cigarette prices jumped following a steep excise duty hike effective February 1. Retail prices rose by Rs 22–25 per [...]

MCX shares crack 4%, down 20% in 3 days as gold, silver rout deepens for third consecutive day

MCX shares tumble 20% in 3 days as gold and silver prices experience a significant decline, impacting volume and earnings. This volatility stems from speculation surrounding US monetary policy and [...]

Hero MotoCorp shares in focus after 26% jump in January dispatches

Hero MotoCorp shares are expected to stay in focus after the company reported strong year-on-year growth in January dispatches, supported by healthy scooter and motorcycle demand. Rising EV traction through [...]

Hindustan Zinc shares rise 4% despite silver’s Rs 1.44 lakh crash in 3 days. Is this a buying opportunity?

Hindustan Zinc shares rose over 4% even as Silver prices posted a significant drop. This comes after Hindustan Zinc recently became India's most valued metal company. Analysts have provided positive [...]

Netweb Technologies among 4 stocks showing bullish RSI upswing

On February 1, four stocks from the Nifty500 universe entered the RSI Trending Up scan after gaining over 3%. Their RSI readings moved above the 50 mark from lower levels, [...]

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