India Budget 2026 raises capex, STT hike impacts markets
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India's Budget 2026, set for 02 Feb, increases capital expenditure to ₹12.2tn and raises STT on F&O trades, leading to a near-2% drop in the Nifty 50. The budget focuses on sectors like semiconductors, defence, and data centres, aiming for long-term growth despite immediate market pressures. This shift signals potential opportunities in infrastructure and industrial equipment.
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