Budget 2025 Market Highlights: FMCG, Realty shares shine; Sensex ends flat at 77,506, Nifty 23,482

Union Budget 2025 Stock Market Highlights: FMCG and Realty shares emerged as top performers in the sectoral markets, with the Nifty FMCG, and Realty indices settling higher by over 3 per cent each

10:29 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: While the Budget failed to cheer the markets, sectoral stocks from consumer durables, FMCG, and automobile space attracted significant buying interest after the government announced major income tax relief for the salaried class. With salaried income up to Rs 12 lakh per annum exempted from any tax, consumption is expected to get a major boost which is reflected positively across most of the consumption-related sectors. Also, will the RBI soften its stance and announce any rate cut in next week's credit policy will be interesting to watch out for. However, investors need to watch out for global developments, as any uptick in US bond yields and FII selling could dampen sentiment.

View by Prashanth Tapse, senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd.

10:15 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: The Nifty has witnessed a roller-coaster ride during the Budget session. On the daily chart, a small-bodied candle has formed, indicating indecision. Nifty has support at 23,280, and as long as it remains above this level, the trend might stay positive. On the higher end, the index could move towards 23,700–24,000 in the short term. However, a fall below 23,280 might trigger panic in the market.

View by Rupak De, senior technical analyst, LKP Securities.

10:14 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Here's a look at Nifty50 gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Trent, ITC Hotels, Maruti Suzuki were among the top gainers on Nifty. 

10:11 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and loser at close

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Zomato, ITC Hotels, Maruti Suzuki were among the top gainers. 

 

10:09 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: BSE Midcap ended in negative territory whereas Smallcap closed in positive. 

 

10:08 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Nifty closes 26.25 pts lower at 23,482.15

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: NSE Nifty finished 26.25 points or 0.11 per cent lower at 23,482.15.

 

10:05 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Sensex closes flat with negative bias at 77,566.36

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: BSE Sensex closed 5.39 points or 0.01 per cent higher at 77,566.36.

9:53 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Nifty may target 24,300 post Budget; Trump tariff, RBI policy

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: The NSE Nifty 50 index hit high of 23,632, and a low of 23,318 in intra-day trades on Saturday, February 01, 2025 in a special trading session on account of the Union Budget. As of 2:45 PM, the Nifty quoted with a loss of 30 points or 0.1 per cent at 23,480, after the presentation of the Budget 2025 by the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

 

In the process, the Nifty 50 index was seen quoting above its 20-DMA (Daily Moving Average) for the second straight trading session after a gap of one-and-half month. Read more 

9:46 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Analysts pick sectors and stocks to invest in after Budget 2025

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, February 1, 2025, presented the Budget 2025. The Budget announcements included income tax reforms, consumption, agriculture production boost, and so on. Post the budget, analysts expect consumption, capital goods, and other sectors to benefit. Read more 

9:36 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: PM Modi says tax relief will provide big benefit to middle class

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman following her presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26.

 

In a video message, Modi said, “Tax relief will provide a big benefit to the middle class and salaried employees.” Read more 

9:22 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: 'Fund of Funds (FoF) for start-ups to boost growing AIF industry'

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: “With over 30+ sections governing resident payments, TDS rates ranged from 0.1 per cent to 30 per cent. Simplifying this complex structure has been a key demand, and the government has now initiated steps to rationalise TDS provisions. In terms of dividends, providing administrative relief, no tax will be deducted on dividends paid to individual shareholders if the total amount does not exceed INR 10,000.”

A new Fund of Funds (FoF) for start ups with an expanded scope and Rs 10,000 crore allocation is set to be established. This is expected to boost the growing AIF industry, attract greater domestic institutional investments, and enhance support for startup-focused Funds of Funds.”

Views By: Vishal Yeole, Senior Director, Business Advisory, Waterfield Advisors

9:19 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: PM Modi calls Budget 2025 a 'Janta Janardan Budget'

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: PM Modi says Budget 2025 is for middle class. Salaried class will benefit, says PM Modi

9:14 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: 'Budget could have taken prudent approach of fiscal expansion'

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: "In a challenging economic environment with slowing GDP growth, the budget could have taken a prudent approach by fiscal expansion rather than fiscal consolidation, reducing the fiscal deficit from 4.8 per cent in FY25 to 4.4 per cent in FY26. While this reflects a commitment to financial stability, a stronger push on capital expenditure could have further strengthened employment, business growth, and overall economic activity."

Views By: Suresh Darak, Founder, Bondbazaar

 

9:08 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: "The budget presents no major unexpected elements'

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: "The budget has increasingly turned into an exercise in accounting and finance. It is becoming increasingly irrelevant as a signal of ground breaking economic reforms. Investment management professionals and clients equally are advised to stop anticipating episodic interventions from the budget, as India's more critical economic reforms sit within other ministries, such as company affairs and labour.  Therefore, the budget presents no major unexpected elements. 

On the plus side, the government is sticking to its fiscal path, which is great for macroeconomic stability and our sovereign rating, and it is also continuing to prioritize public capital expenditure, which is positive for economic growth."

Views By: Shantanu Bhargava, Managing Director, Head of Listed Investment, Waterfield Advisors 

 

9:06 AM

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Hospital stocks rally up to 7% post FM's 10,000 new medical seats plan

Stock Market LIVE Budget 2025 Updates: Hospital stocks saw a sharp rally on Saturday, February 1, 2025, as these stocks surged up to 7 per cent in intraday deals on BSE following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2025 speech. The Nifty Healthcare index, too, rose up to 0.98 per cent to an intraday high of 13,923.45.

 

The uptick in hospital stocks came after the Finance Minister announced the government’s plan to increase the number of medical colleges and hospital seats by 10,000 in the coming year, as part of a larger goal to add 75,000 new seats over the next five years. READ MORE