Railway stocks surged up to 3% in a special Sunday trading session following the Union Budget 2026-27 announcement. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled plans for seven high-speed rail corridors, boosting sentiment for wagon makers, financiers, and technology providers. This initiative is expected to drive significant investment and improve inter-city connectivity across India.
Semiconductor Stocks: Electronics manufacturing services stocks rallied after the government raised the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme outlay to Rs 40,000 crore in Budget 2026. Dixon Technologies, Kaynes Technology, PG Electroplast and peers gained as investors priced in higher domestic demand, stronger incentives and long term semiconductor manufacturing growth.
GMDC and NMDC shares rose after the Budget 2026 announced a dedicated rare earths corridor aimed at building a complete critical minerals supply chain. With states like Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Kerala set to become key hubs, the move boosts long-term prospects for Indias rare earth and mining companies.
BSE has imposed a 20% circuit limit on Gold and Silver ETFs after an unprecedented crash in bullion prices, anchoring trades to T-1 NAV to curb wild volatility. The move follows sharp declines in MCX gold and silver futures, which triggered steep ETF losses amid a stronger dollar and global uncertainty.
Bitcoin slipped to nearly $78,800, down over 6% in 24 hours, as markets reacted to the Fed leadership change and rising geopolitical tensions. Risk-off sentiment deepened after Kevin Warsh was named the next Fed Chair, pressuring major altcoins and dragging global crypto market capitalisation below $2.7 trillion.
India's economic growth is shifting focus from consumption to manufacturing and investment. Structural reforms have boosted consumption selectively. The next phase requires a holistic approach to manufacturing, encouraging entrepreneurship in less developed regions. Attracting domestic and foreign capital through tax reforms is crucial. Income growth driven by manufacturing and exports will sustainably revive consumption.
Sun Pharma shares rose sharply on Sunday after the company reported a 16% YoY rise in Q3 net profit to Rs 3,369 crore, supported by strong India business and improved margins. The firm also declared an interim dividend of Rs 11 per share, further boosting sentiment despite cautious institutional activity.
The Defence Secretary has indicated a potential 20% increase in the FY27 defence budget to maintain operational readiness and strengthen self-reliance amid ongoing global tensions.
Metal stocks tumbled on Budget Sunday as gold, silver and copper prices slumped, dragging Hindustan Copper down 19% and knocking the Nifty Metal index lower. The sell-off followed a sharp correction in commodities triggered by a stronger dollar and market jitters after Donald Trump named Kevin Warsh as his pick for the next US Federal Reserve chair.
As India braces for its Union Budget, market participants are keenly observing policy measures to curb capital outflows and boost investor confidence. Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO Radhika Gupta expressed caution, highlighting global uncertainties and tariff threats. She anticipates a focus on capital expenditure in defence, infrastructure, and manufacturing, alongside job creation and technology sectors.
