India's economy experienced unexpected robust growth and low inflation in 2025, a 'Goldilocks year'. Experts anticipate a cautious Union Budget 2026, emphasizing continuity and fiscal restraint. While cyclical factors boosted growth, policy innovation and strategic investment, particularly in state capex and FDI, are crucial for sustained stellar performance.
Private banks show attractive valuations and positive future growth. Defence stocks have strong order books but limited rerating potential. ITC faces volume challenges due to taxation changes, impacting its earnings trajectory. Investors are watching budget announcements for potential shifts in these sectors.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services believes regulatory pressures on broking are easing. The firm anticipates renewed growth in the broking sector. Asset management and private equity businesses are performing strongly. Motilal Oswal is raising new funds and expanding its presence in alternative investments. Wealth management shows resilience despite market fluctuations. The company remains optimistic about long-term equity market growth.
UTI AMC's Karthikraj Lakshmanan anticipates Budget 2026 will balance fiscal discipline with growth, focusing on capital expenditure and consumption. He notes market nervousness due to geopolitical concerns and rupee depreciation, advising a staggered investment approach for equities with a 5+ year horizon.
As of January 28, 2026, 22 stocks in the Nifty 500 segment closed above their 200-day moving average (DMA). Of these, we have highlighted the top 12 that posted gains of more than 3%, based on StockEdges technical scan data. The 200-day daily moving average (DMA) is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. As long as the stock is priced above the 200-day SMA on the daily time frame, it is generally considered to be an overall uptrend. Take a look:
Gold and oil prices surged as geopolitical tensions escalated and the Federal Reserve maintained its stance on interest rates. Gold broke above $5,550, while oil advanced on concerns over Iran. US equity futures dipped amid mixed tech earnings, with investors awaiting further clarity on interest rate paths.
India's market regulator Sebi faces internal division regarding new conflict-of-interest rules for its top officials. The Sebi board is debating whether it can impose a code of conduct on its chairman and members, whose appointments are approved by the central government.
