Saturday, March 07
China used its platform at the World Economic Forum in Davos to warn that trade and tariff wars help no one and risk deepening global economic tensions. Vice-Premier He Lifeng called for cooperation over isolation, saying China would open its economy further and focus on boosting domestic demand, even as global trade disputes escalate under US President Donald Trump’s expanded tariff policies.
The government has enacted significant direct tax reforms to boost investment and ease compliance. Key changes include reclassifying AIF securities as capital assets, extending startup tax benefits until 2030, and introducing presumptive tax for non-resident electronics service providers. Inland vessels now qualify for the Tonnage Tax Scheme.
Stock market crash today: Indian stock markets, Nifty50 and Sensex, experienced a significant crash today, driven by a sharp selloff in technology stocks amidst uneven earnings and global trade uncertainties. Foreign investors continued their selling spree, while gold and silver prices surged, signaling a clear shift towards risk aversion among investors seeking safe havens.
Indian stock markets, Nifty50 and Sensex, experienced a significant crash today, driven by a sharp selloff in technology stocks amidst uneven earnings and global trade uncertainties. Foreign investors continued their selling spree, while gold and silver prices surged, signaling a clear shift towards risk aversion among investors seeking safe havens.
Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, plunged in trade on Tuesday as Donald Trump’s tariff movies rattled global markets. While Nifty50 went below 25,400, BSE Sensex was down over 600 points.
Gold and silver prices reached record highs Tuesday, driven by fears of a US-EU trade war following US President Trump's tariff threats. Investors sought safe-haven assets amid heightened global uncertainty. Both metals saw significant gains on MCX and in international markets, with silver hitting a lifetime high.
Budget 2026 expectations: The government had in the past considered the option of one uniform ITR form for all taxpayers, to make tax filing simpler and user friendly. It is desirable that the same be re-evaluated.
Stock market recommendations: Sudeep Shah, Head of SBI Securities recommends buying LTIMindtree Ltd, and UltraTech Cement as top stock picks. Here is his view on Nifty for the week starting January 19, 2026:
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, dropped in opening trade on Monday as fears of fresh Donald Trump tariffs spooked global markets.
