Economic & Finance News

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. [...]

Economic Survey suggests need for activity-based financial norms

India's Economic Survey proposes a regulatory shift. Regulations should focus on activities and risks, not just institutions. This will ensure fair competition among banks, NBFCs, fintechs, and market lenders. Better [...]

Economic Survey flags concerns over fiscal populism in states

The Economic Survey highlights growing worries about states' fiscal populism and rising revenue deficits. Unconditional cash transfers are expanding, potentially crowding out growth-enhancing spending. This fiscal indiscipline at the state [...]

IEPFA plans faster payouts for low-value unclaimed shares, dividends

Under the existing system, the authority then oversees claim settlements and verifications, with the relevant companies playing a key part in the stipulated processes. The proposed move aims to do [...]

Gold, silver prices at record highs: Why India may increase duties on their imports

India's gold and silver imports hit record highs in 2025, despite soaring prices, raising concerns over the widening trade deficit and a weakening rupee. Policymakers face challenges curbing these inflows, [...]

RBI dividend may rise to Rs 3L-cr in FY27

Estimates broadly peg the dividend to be around ₹3 lakh crore, compared with ₹2.7 lakh crore last year. RBI dividends have provided a significant boost to the government's non-tax revenues [...]

Centre’s FY27 capex seen topping Rs 12 lakh crore: SBI

Government capital spending is set to surge past Rs 12 lakh crore by FY27. This marks a significant increase, reflecting a strong focus on infrastructure development. The report highlights a [...]

India's FY26 tax collections remain weak, FY27 may be a different story: CareEdge Ratings

The Indian government tax collections have shown weak growth in FY26, falling significantly below budgeted estimates due to subdued direct and indirect tax performance. However, a recovery is anticipated in [...]

Davos 2026: States need equitable risk sharing, new-age financing for investments

Speaking during a panel discussion on new age financing-mobilising capital for infrastructure creation and sustainable regional growth at ET House in Davos, Jharkhand's finance secretary Prashant Kumar said his state [...]

Market News

Defence Stock Watch: BEL, HAL, GRSE & others in focus today ahead of Union Budget 2026

The Defence Secretary has indicated a potential 20% increase in the FY27 defence budget to maintain operational readiness and strengthen self-reliance amid ongoing global tensions. [...]

NALCO, Hindustan Copper, Vedanta shares slump up to 19% sink as metal rout deepens; Here's why

Metal stocks tumbled on Budget Sunday as gold, silver and copper prices slumped, dragging Hindustan Copper down 19% and knocking the Nifty Metal index lower. The sell-off followed a sharp [...]

BoB Q3 net profit inches up 4.39%, lowers FY26 credit costs as asset quality holding up

Bank of Baroda reported a 4.39% rise in Q4 net profit to Rs 5,443 crore, driven by reduced provisions. Despite a 15% loan growth, net interest income saw minimal growth [...]

Gold ETFs crash 16% on stronger dollar, silver ETFs follow suit. What should investors do?

Gold and silver extended their steep selloff on MCX, with futures sliding 6% and gold ETFs crashing up to 16% as a surging US dollar and profit-taking hit sentiment. In [...]

Sensex, Nifty turn volatile as traders stay cautious ahead of Union Budget

Indian stocks saw mixed trading ahead of the federal budget. Investors watched for signals on public spending and support for export sectors. Metal stocks faced selling pressure. Experts anticipate a [...]

TCS Share Price Live Updates: TCS Stock Performance Today
Budget stocks to buy: BSE, TVS Motor, Ashok Leyland among 11 technical picks from top brokerages

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026, top brokerages have flagged 11 technical stock picks amid expectations of easing volatility. Analysts from Geojit Investments, Axis Direct, and [...]

Hindustan Copper shares in focus as global copper prices slide

Hindustan Copper shares: A sharp 3.4% drop in global copper prices on the LME has dampened sentiment across metal stocks, raising concerns about near-term impact on the company’s performance. [...]

Meesho shares in focus as Q3 losses widen sharply; higher ad spends weigh on profitability

Meesho shares are likely to stay in focus during the special Sunday trading session after the company reported sharply wider Q3FY26 losses despite strong revenue and operating growth. Higher advertising [...]

Nestle India among 4 largecaps with bullish RSI upswing
IFCI shares in focus after SEBI clears NSE IPO path

IFCI shares may draw attention in the special Budget session after SEBI granted clearance for NSE’s long-awaited IPO. IFCI holds indirect exposure through its majority stake in SHCIL, which owns [...]

Budget Day stocks: 10 picks for your watchlist & why analysts suggest a buy-on-dips strategy

Investors are watching the Union Budget for fiscal consolidation and growth spending. Analysts recommend buying quality stocks on dips, especially in infrastructure, defence, power, and housing. Key themes include sustained [...]

Stocks to buy in 2026 long term: Sunteck Realty, Star Health among 5 stocks that could give double digit returns

We have collated a list of recommendations from top brokerage firms from ETNow and other sources. [...]

MCX shares crash 15%, hit lower circuit amid deepening gold, silver rout

MCX shares plummeted 10% as gold and silver prices crashed 6% each, extending Friday's worst-ever selloff. Profit-taking and a strengthening US dollar drove the correction. The exchange will hold a [...]

Hindustan Zinc shares crash 10% as silver rout deepens after worst selloff in history on Friday

Hindustan Zinc shares tanked 10% today after silver slipped another 6% after it experienced its largest single-day drop on record on Friday. The white metal plunged significantly on MCX and [...]