by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 2:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
CME Group has raised margin requirements for gold and silver futures after historic price crashes triggered extreme volatility. The hikes, effective Monday, aim to stabilise markets as collateral demands rise across precious metals. The move follows steep declines in...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 2:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bitcoin hovered near $84,000 as markets reacted to Kevin Warsh’s nomination as US Federal Reserve Chair. While short-term volatility persists amid ETF outflows and macro uncertainty, reduced leverage and oversold conditions may support a near-term rebound across major...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 2:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Budget 2026 arrives amid weak market sentiment, thin participation, and geopolitical pressures. With fiscal constraints and limited scope for major tax changes, the focus is expected on structural reforms like power sector and IBC revamps. While these could support...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 2:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold and silver demand remains robust despite record-high prices, driven by investment, industrial use, and central-bank accumulation. China and India continue strong consumption, while Western markets increase allocations for diversification and hedging. Tight supply...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 2:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Madhusudan Kela’s portfolio faced sharp volatility with nine stocks plunging 15–45% over the past seven months, even as he introduced one fresh bet in Q3.
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 1:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Bitcoin’s “digital gold” appeal is fading as traders pivot to precious metals. Gold and silver funds saw strong inflows, while Bitcoin-linked funds faced withdrawals. Crypto-native platforms now offer commodity perps, reflecting growing investor preference for metals...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold prices slumped 12% in their worst single-day fall in over a decade after a stronger US dollar triggered profit booking. The sharp correction followed record highs and renewed macro re-pricing. With MCX open on Budget Day, investors will closely track key support...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Benchmark indices and broader markets have historically shown subdued performance on Union Budget day, with less than 1% movement. However, a week after the event, both Nifty and Sensex have shown stronger gains. Three months post-budget, while the Nifty experienced...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 12:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Benchmark indices and broader markets have historically shown subdued performance on Union Budget day, with less than 1% movement. However, a week after the event, both Nifty and Sensex have shown stronger gains. Three months post-budget, while the Nifty experienced...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 12:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The upcoming Budget must focus not just on attracting capital but improving how efficiently it circulates through the economy. Faster corporate restructurings, stronger recovery mechanisms, better mobilisation of household gold and simpler capital-gains rules can...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 11:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 11:07 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Defence stocks are showing resilience ahead of the Union Budget 2026, with many Nifty India Defence index constituents outperforming the broader market. Investors anticipate key announcements that could further boost the sector, with specific stock performance...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 11:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian stock markets NSE and BSE, along with MCX and NCDEX, will remain open on Sunday, February 1, for Budget 2026. Investors can trade during live sessions as the Finance Minister presents the Budget, enabling real-time market reaction amid cautious sentiment and...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
As Budget 2026 approaches, analysts expect a low-impact event for equities amid muted expectations. With Nifty already down sharply in January, a non-event Budget may help stabilise sentiment rather than trigger volatility in a cautious, range-bound market.
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 11:05 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Oil prices held near six-month highs Friday, nudged by lingering U.S.-Iran tensions, though gains paused amid prospects of dialogue and a potential ceasefire. While U.S. sanctions were issued, a stronger dollar and rising crude output also pressured prices. Analysts...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 11:04 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Friday. This followed the selection of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair. The currency recovered from an earlier sharp decline. Analysts suggest the short-term selloff was overdone. Warsh is seen as a safe choice, unlikely to...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 10:10 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
European stocks closed higher on Friday, extending a winning streak to seven months. Investors reacted to corporate earnings and news of a US presidential nominee for the Federal Reserve. Banks led gains, with Spanish lender Caixabank seeing a significant rise. Swiss...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 10:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
In a strategic move, Canara Bank will raise ₹4,000 crore through tier-2 bonds by the end of March, aiming to support a promising 13% increase in fiscal year advances. With board approval for a more ambitious fundraising strategy, the bank also plans to reinvest...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 10:09 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has given the National Stock Exchange the go-ahead for its initial public offering. This marks a significant milestone after a decade of planning. The NSE’s IPO is anticipated to be the largest in terms of size and...
by ET Markets | January 31, 2026 10:06 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian stock markets faced a downturn on Friday, ending January with a notable 3.1% decline—the sharpest drop seen in January since 2016. Analysts suggest that investors are holding back in anticipation of the upcoming budget. Still, there’s a silver lining...
