Indian equities witnessed strong momentum as the Sensex surged 3.54% over five sessions ending February 6. Amid the rally, 33 BSE 500 stocks gained consistently, with 13 delivering uninterrupted five-day advances. These stocks posted cumulative returns ranging from 10% to 21%, highlighting broad-based market strength.
In a surprising turn of events, Indian stock markets rebounded on Friday after starting the day in the red. Traders reacted to optimistic developments surrounding a US-India trade agreement, even as apprehensions loomed over the global tech industry. Both the Nifty and Sensex climbed slightly, though the IT sector faced downturns.
India’s IPO market gears up for a busy week as three issues worth Rs 3,871 crore open between February 9 and 16. Fractal Analytics and Aye Finance lead the mainboard segment, while Marushika Technology adds momentum on the SME platform.
Gold and silver saw their sharpest selloff in months as macro shocks, including a stronger US dollar, CME margin hikes and profit booking, triggered a technical correction. Experts say the fall reflects a healthy reset rather than weakening fundamentals, with long-term demand for bullion remaining intact.
NovaaOne Capital’s Sunil Sanghai explains why the government’s 4.3% fiscal deficit target reassures markets despite revenue constraints. In this ETMarkets Smart Talk, he highlights the importance of capex-led growth, fiscal discipline, and lesser-noticed structural reforms that could support long-term capital formation.
Over 120 smallcap stocks posted double-digit gains in a single week, signalling a sharp rebound after months of selling pressure. While valuations have corrected and earnings remain stable in pockets, experts are divided on whether the rally marks a durable recovery or a tactical bounce driven by sentiment shifts.
Headline capex understates the Union Budget’s infrastructure push. Adjusting for equity infusions, state and private spending, and extra-budgetary resources shows effective Centre infrastructure spending rose 18% year-on-year, led by defence, transport, housing, and water, alongside PLI and targeted tax incentives.
Bitcoin surged past $70,000, recovering from a 16-month low, buoyed by a tech stock and precious metals rebound. Despite a significant weekly dip and investor caution signaled by options markets, the digital currency showed resilience. This recovery follows a broader market rout, with the crypto space having lost substantial value since October.
The Dow surged above 50,000 points for the first time Friday, shrugging off worries connected to artificial intelligence companies while traders focused on the prospects for US growth and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Earlier milestones for the Dow include when it hit 40,000 points in May 2024 and 30,000 points in November 2020.
Dish TV reported a net loss of approximately Rs 276 crore for Q3 FY26, sharply higher than the loss of around Rs 47 crore reported in the same quarter last year. The company reported exceptional items of around Rs 70 crore during the quarter, taking the loss before tax to about Rs 276 crore.
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