Your Weekly Stock Markets Rundown: Union Budget 2025-26—A Vision for Viksit Bharat!

February 3–7, 2025

February 3–7, 2025

📊 Market Overview

  1. Budget 2025-26 Unveiled: The Union Budget focuses on economic reforms, rural upliftment, MSME growth, infrastructure expansion, and streamlined tax reforms.

  2. Global Rate Decisions: The US Fed maintained interest rates at 4.25–4.50%, impacting commodity prices and inflation trends.

  3. Earnings Drive Market Sentiment: Strong results boost stock movements, with financials emerging as a safe bet.

  4. IPO Buzz: Arisinfra Solutions IPO opened on February 3, with strong investor interest.

  5. RBI’s MPC Meet: The central bank's decision on interest rates will be a key factor in market movement next week.

Budget 2025-26: A Blueprint for Viksit Bharat!

Inclusive Growth, Stronger Economy, and Future-Ready Reforms

In this article, The Union Budget 2025-26 aims to accelerate India's journey towards becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) through strategic reforms, inclusive development, and enhanced capital expenditure. The budget focuses on uplifting the rural economy, empowering MSMEs, boosting private sector investments, and strengthening infrastructure and social welfare programs.

📅 Key Events This Week

Day

Event

Details

Monday, Feb 3

IPO: Arisinfra Solutions opens

The price is set at Rs 200–Rs 210 per share.

Earnings: Aditya Birla Capital, Divis Labs, Paradeep Phosphates

Key earnings announcements.

India Manufacturing PMI

HSBC India Manufacturing PMI at 58, indicating strong industrial activity.

Global PMIs & Inflation

Euro, US, UK, and Eurozone PMI readings & inflation updates.

Tuesday, Feb 4

Earnings: Asian Paints, Godrej Properties, Titan, Tata Power, Zydus Wellness

Big names to report results.

Wednesday, Feb 5

Earnings: Cummins India, Info Edge India, Zydus Lifesciences

Companies in focus.

India Services PMI

Fell to 56.8 from 59.3 in December, reflecting slower service growth.

Thursday, Feb 6

Earnings: Bharti Airtel, Hero MotoCorp, ITC, SBI

Sector giants report quarterly performance.

UK Interest Rate Decision

Expected rate cut as the economy stagnates.

US Jobless Claims

Weekly claims data to indicate labor market strength.

Friday, Feb 7

Earnings: Firstsource Solutions, LIC

Financial sector results in focus.

India Interest Rate Decision

RBI’s stance on repo rates to guide markets.

India Forex Reserves Update

Figures for January-end awaited.

📈 Sector Highlights

  • Financials: Large-cap financial stocks remain strong amid stable monetary policies.

  • Manufacturing: PMI data signals robust industrial activity.

  • Technology: Earnings season to provide direction for IT stocks.

  • Oil & Commodities: US rate pause limits inflation risks for imported commodities.

📊📑 Important Observations and Market Sentiments: Editor Special

  1. Union Budget Impact: Market digesting policy measures, with infra & MSME sectors seeing renewed interest.

  2. Global Rate Trends: US Fed & UK BoE decisions influencing risk appetite.

  3. Earnings Season Continues: Strong corporate results lifting investor confidence.

  4. RBI’s Policy Outlook: Markets awaiting repo rate decision on February 7.

🤔 DO YOU KNOW?

The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI at 58 in January 2025 was the highest since June 2023, showcasing India's robust industrial growth momentum!

👀Stocks to Focus:

  1. Bharti Airtel: Earnings-driven rally and strong subscriber growth.

  2. State Bank of India: Positive banking sector outlook post-budget.

  3. TCS: Weak IT sentiment presents a long-term buying opportunity.

📜 Summary:

The week saw Budget 2025-26 setting the economic roadmap for Viksit Bharat, while global interest rate decisions and strong earnings influenced market movements. With RBI’s policy decision next week, markets remain highly alert for future trends!

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