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Market Highlights: Eco Survey buoys D-Street; Sensex up 741 pts, Nifty at 23,508; eyes on Budget now

Markets Today Highlights: Broader markets outperformed the benchmarks with Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices ending higher 1.89 per cent, and 2.11 per cent, respectively.

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8:38 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark indices off day's high

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmarks off day's high. Sensex trading 0.73 per cent higher at 77,317.20, while Nifty50 was trading 0.88 per cent higher at 23,454.30 levels.

8:37 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Geopolitical uncertainties pose risks to global economic outlook, says Eco Survey

Economic Survey 2025 LIVE: Geopolitical risks remain elevated due to ongoing conflicts, which pose significant risks to the global economic outlook. These risks can influence growth, inflation, financial markets, and supply chains. An intensification of the evolving conflicts in the Middle East, or the Russia-Ukraine conflict, could lead to market repricing of sovereign risk in the affected regions and disrupt global energy markets.


8:35 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Inflation risk from commodity prices seem limited in FY26, says Economic Survey

Economic Survey 2025: Although recent shocks like geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather have caused price fluctuations, their impact has largely subsided, leading to more varied commodity prices. However, escalating tensions continue to pose a risk of synchronised price increases, undermining the effectiveness of inflation mitigation.11
8:32 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's economic prospects for FY26 are balanced, says Economic Survey 2025

Economic Survey 2025: Headwinds to growth include elevated geopolitical and trade uncertainties and possible commodity price shocks.

Domestically, the translation of order books of private capital goods sector into sustained investment pick-up, improvements in consumer confidence, and corporate wage pick-up will be key to promoting growth.

Rural demand backed by a rebound in agricultural production, an anticipated easing of food inflation and a stable macro-economic environment provide an upside to near-term growth.

Overall, India will need to improve its global competitiveness through grassroots-level structural reforms and deregulation to reinforce its medium-term growth potential.
8:22 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Economic Survey 2024-25 on FY25 growth

Economic Survey 2024- 2025 Updates: Growth in the first half of FY25 was supported by agriculture and services, with rural demand improving on the back of record Kharif production and favourable agricultural conditions.

The manufacturing sector faced pressures due to weak global demand and domestic seasonal conditions. Private consumption remained stable, reflecting steady domestic demand.

Fiscal discipline and strong external balance supported by a services trade surplus and healthy remittance growth contributed to macroeconomic stability.

Together, these factors provided a solid foundation for sustained growth amid external uncertainties.
8:07 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 'RBI sees headline inflation at 4.2% in FY26; IMF at 4.4% in FY25, 4.1% in FY26'

Stock Market LIVE Updates: "The RBI and the IMF have projected that India's consumer price inflation will progressively align towards the inflation target in FY26. In the December 2024 RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee report revised its inflation projection from 4.5 per cent to 4.8 per cent in FY25.
 
Assuming a normal monsoon and no further external or policy shocks, the RBI expects headline inflation to be 4.2 per cent in FY26. IMF has projected an inflation rate of 4.4 per cent in FY25 and 4.1 per cent in FY26 for India" the Economic Survey 2024-26 noted.
8:02 AM

Stock Market LIVE: Updates from Eco Survey 2024-25 - Inflation moderated in FY25 (Apr-Dec)

Stock Market LIVE Updates: "India's headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has moderated in FY25 (April-December) compared to FY24. This decline is primarily due to a significant decrease in core inflation, which dropped by 0.9 percentage points between FY24 and FY25 (April-December). The sharp decline in core inflation was largely driven by core services inflation, which was lower than core goods inflation. 

A decrease in fuel price inflation has also contributed to the moderation in headline inflation, alleviating pressure on household budgets. In general, the decline in retail inflation can be attributed to a reduction in input prices, as reflected in wholesale price  inflation, which was in the deflationary zone (-0.7 per cent) in FY24 and remained low in FY25 (April-December)," states the Economic Survey 2024-25.
7:57 AM

Stock Market LIVE: 'Along with declining headline inflation, core inflation has also reduced across countries'

Stock Market LIVE Updates: "In alignment with the downward trend in headline inflation, core inflation, which  excludes volatile food and energy prices has also decreased in most countries. The  decline can be predominantly attributed to a moderation in international commodity  prices. This trend highlights the effectiveness of policy interventions in stabilising  prices across various sectors," states Economic Survey 2024-25 on global inflation. 
 
7:49 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Consumer, Nestle India among top gainers on Nifty50

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 46 constituent stocks of Nifty50 were trading higher after the Union Finance Minister presented the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Parliament today. Tata Consumer, Nestle India, Trent, Bharat Electronics, and Titan Company were leading the gains, with gains extending up to 6 per cent. On the other hand, ITC Hotels, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, and JSW Steel were among the Nifty50 constituent stocks trading lower, with losses of up to 1.41 per cent.
7:47 AM

Stock Market LIVE: Many upsides to domestic investment, output growth & disinflation in FY26: Eco Survey

7:44 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Going forward, food inflation is likely to soften in Q4: Economi Survey 2024-25

7:42 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Economic Survey in the Rajya Sabha'

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Economic Survey in the upper house of the parliament today. The finance minister is set to present the Union Budget 2024-25 tomorrow, February 1, 2025. 
 
7:40 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 'Budget to strike the right balance to drive India's economic trajectory forward'

"As we approach the new budget, I am excited to see how the government builds on the momentum of previous years to drive growth in India's MSME sector. Sustaining this momentum is crucial, with a focus on bridging the swelling debt funding gap that persists for SMEs. Enhancing credit accessibility and simplifying IPO listing procedures will offer vital support. Furthermore, by introducing targeted interest subvention schemes, the government can significantly reduce operational costs. Together, these measures will strengthen the global competitiveness of our MSMEs, ensuring they continue to thrive and grow. To take it to the next level, I would like to see the budget introduce innovative funding models and asset-light strategies that promote corporate governance and financial transparency. Policy incentives, including tax reliefs, sector-specific subsidies, and support for digital transformation, will be crucial in driving sustainable growth and long-term value creation. 
 
Considering the current economic landscape, I think the budget should also focus on infrastructure development, job creation, and ease of doing business. Consider the expectations of various industry sectors, such as the automotive industry, which is looking for funding and incentives for EV infrastructure, service centers, and tax credits for green technology. The real estate sector is hoping for progressive reforms that benefit homebuyers and the industry, including increased tax exemption limits on interest payments on home loans and reduced stamp duty charges As we look to the future, I'm confident that the Union Budget will empower MSMEs, bolster India's economic framework, and present high-growth opportunities for investors. With the government's focus on fiscal prudence and growth-driven policies, I'm optimistic that the budget will strike the right balance to drive India's economic trajectory forward"
 
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7:34 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey in the Lok Sabha'

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey 2024-25 in the lower house of the parliament today. 
7:33 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty maintain higher levels

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were trading higher on Friday, as Finance Ministed Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the the Economic Survey 2025 in the lower house of the Parliament. 

At 1 PM, the BSE Sensex was at 77,446.07, up 686.26 points, or 0.89 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 was 240.60 points, or 1.03 per cent, higher at 23,490.10. 

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First Published: Jan 31 2025 | 8:11 AM IST

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