Indian equity markets ended the volatile week with healthy gains, as bullish momentum resurfaced with supportive global and domestic triggers outweighing initial Budget-related concerns. The announcement of the India–US trade deal sparked a strong recovery, helping markets absorb the early weakness following the increase in STT on derivatives in Budget 2026–27. Sentiment improved further after

Indian equity markets even though ended the week with gains, today, budget day, in a rare special Sunday session declined sharply after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives. Reversing the earlier gains, and as compared to previous week closing, The Nifty 50 lost 0.89%, while the

The Indian equity markets declined, led by renewed global trade tensions. Ongoing geopolitical concerns, caution ahead of the Union Budget 2026, and mixed Q3 earnings further dampened the overall market sentiment. On a weekly basis, the BSE Sensex tumbled 2.65% and the Nifty 50 also slumped by 2.51%. The broader market indices, BSE Midcap and

The Indian stock market concluded a volatile week ending January 16, 2026, with benchmark indices ending largely flat but showing signs of resilience. While global uncertainties weighed on sentiment, a strong start to the Q3 FY26 earnings season, particularly from the IT and banking sectors, provided a much-needed lift. The broader market indices, BSE Midcap