The promise of a revival in economic growth could lure back foreign portfolio investors FPI, who have left the Indian markets in droves recently

Sitharaman also visited President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the Union Budget 2025 presentation.

During a visit to Madhubani, Sitharaman met artist Dulari Devi at the Mithila Art Institute during a credit outreach event. The Padma awardee gifted FM a saree and requested her to wear it on Budget Day.

After five days of market gains, caution set in on February 1 ahead of the Union Budget 2025, with analysts expecting heightened volatility as investors closely monitor Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's presentation.

The Budget for the financial year 2025-26 is expected to allocate Rs 1.7 lakh crore towards fertiliser subsidies, a marginal increase from the Rs 1.64 lakh crore budgeted in FY25, sources told Moneycontrol last week

Suzlon shares hit the upper circuit in February 1 trade to rise 5 percent for the fourth consecutive session. 4.7 crore shares of the company were traded till 9.35 am on the BSE and NSE.

In the last Budget, securities transaction tax (STT), long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax and short-term capital gains (STCG) had been raised. The deepest impact, according to industry insiders came from the doubling of STT.

Though power-sector announcements are made throughout the year, industry watchers were closely tracking FM's speech to see if there were any mentions of clean-energy initiatives.

Union Budget 2025: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced major income tax relief, with no tax payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh. New tax regime to be simpler with a special focus on the middle class.

Enhanced FDI limit for insurance sector to be applicable to those that invest entire premium in India, says Nirmala Sitharaman

As part of push for religious tourism, special focus will be in on destinations related to Lord Buddha

IndusInd Bank remained the top performer among the Nifty stocks, followed by HDFC Life and Apollo Hospitals at noon, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her Union Budget 2025 speech.

Capital expenditure has been set at Rs 11.21 lakh crore, reflecting the government’s focus on infrastructure and asset creation

On the electric mobility front, India continues to push for increased EV adoption. The Prime Minister’s E-drive scheme, with an outlay of Rs 109 billion, underscores this commitment

The sector, which had been under stress for a prolonged period of time may likely see relief through increase in KCC loan limit, helping 17 million farmers, says analyst

Direct tax reforms have eased the burden on the salaried middle class, with broader economic ripple effects.

Market data suggests a significant rise in residential demand across markets in key tourism and pilgrimage hubs such as Goa, Nainital, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Rishikesh and Varanasi, among others.

Budget 2026: Market stakeholders also demanded enhancement of the tax-free exemption limit on long-term capital gains (LTCG) from equity investments to provide greater relief to retail and long-term investors

Meanwhile, CNBC-Awaaz reported that the stock exchange, seen as a rival to BSE, NSE, will start live trading on January 27

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the budget for the fiscal year starting April at 11 a.m., and global investors will be closely watching the government’s plans to rein in debt and manage borrowing.