Despite a sharp post-Budget market sell-off, brokerages remain bullish on structurally strong themes ranging from defence and infrastructure to data centres, EVs and rare earths. With capital expenditure rising and policy continuity intact, analysts have identified 35 stocks positioned to benefit from Indias long-term growth strategy.
Gold and silver prices extended their slide for a third consecutive session, with commodity-based ETFs experiencing significant drops of up to 20%. This decline followed record highs as investors booked profits and unwound positions, triggering broad market selling. The BSE imposed a 20% circuit limit on gold and silver ETFs to curb volatility.
Indian data centre stocks rallied as the Union Budget announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud service providers, aiming to position India as a global hub. Companies like Anant Raj, Techno Electric, and Netweb Technologies are expected to benefit from increased data centre development and infrastructure demand.
Gold and silver have maintained their value in a volatile 2026, prompting investor interest. However, experts advise limiting precious metal exposure to 10-15% to avoid deviating from core asset allocation, even amidst talk of a commodity supercycle. Earnings are tepid, with banks performing adequately, while most sectors are expected to miss high market expectations.
In the Nifty500 pack, the closing prices of 29 stocks fell below their 200-day moving averages on February 01, according to StockEdge.com's technical scan data. Of these, we have highlighted 13 stocks that slipped more than 4%. Trading below the 200 DMA is considered a negative signal because it indicates that the stock's price is below its long-term trend line. The 200 DMA is used as a key indicator by traders for determining the overall trend in a particular stock. Take a look:
Global markets experienced a downturn on Monday. Stocks and precious metals saw significant losses. The Japanese yen weakened considerably. This sentiment follows a volatile week and precedes crucial central bank decisions and economic reports. Investors are adjusting expectations amid these developments.
India's recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options has triggered a significant market downturn, mirroring a similar event in 2004. The move, aimed at curbing speculation, has increased trading costs for all participants, impacting brokers and foreign investors particularly hard.
The budget introduces a significant change in how share buybacks are taxed. Individual shareholders will now pay a lower 12.5% tax on buyback proceeds, moving from dividend taxation to capital gains. Promoters will face different rates, with foreign promoters taxed at 30% and Indian promoters at 22%.
Looking ahead The focus is on strengthening the foundations for next phase of economic growth rather than near-term outcomes; equities may see a good year if global markets stay stable
India is opening a new avenue for foreign investors to buy listed stocks directly. This move aims to attract global wealth seeking exposure to the Indian market. The government has increased investment limits for individuals residing outside India. This initiative provides an alternative to existing investment channels and seeks to build resilience against foreign portfolio investor outflows.
