Union Budget 2026: What Taxpayers and Markets Are Watching For
From capital gains tax tweaks to infrastructure outlay, here is what economists expect from next month's budget session.
From capital gains tax tweaks to infrastructure outlay, here is what economists expect from next month's budget session.
Market participants remained focused on incoming data through the session, with volumes running above the 30-day average. Analysts noted that positioning ahead of the next policy signal has grown more balanced compared to earlier in the quarter.
What's driving the move
A combination of stabilizing global cues, steady institutional flows, and better-than-expected corporate commentary has supported sentiment. Traders are watching upcoming earnings prints and macro releases for confirmation of the current trend.
"The setup looks constructive, but valuations leave little room for disappointment," said one Mumbai-based strategist.
What to watch next
Investors should track global commodity prices, currency moves, and the next round of macro data for cues on near-term direction. Volatility could pick up heading into the next major data release.
Written by
Ananya Rao
Editor-in-Chief
Ananya leads the newsroom at The Capital Wire, covering macro policy and markets for over a decade.
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