Business as usual for stock markets after Budget 2025-26

Consumption took centre stage, while some sectors got more attention than others. But Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget failed to enthuse the markets.

2 February, 20259 min
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Business as usual for stock markets after Budget 2025-26

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