NIFTY50 index extended its recovery for a second straight week, rebounding from Budget day lows after the India-US trade deal improved sentiment. Meanwhile, market breadth and FII positioning showed signs of stabilisation, with easing selling pressure and gradual short covering. In the week ahead, the market’s direction will hinge on US inflation data, key Q3 earnings and global cues, while the NIFTY structure stays positive as long as crucial support levels hold.

Under the proposed changes, cities such as Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad and Bengaluru will also be brought under the 50% category, reflecting their growth as major employment hubs and the sharp rise in rental costs.

Air India clarified that most issues fall under lower-priority Category D items such as seats and in-flight equipment, not flight safety.

The Union Budget 2026 shows a strong intent and clear direction to transform India’s electronics sector from assembly to deep-value creation. With a massive ₹40,000 crore outlay for electronic components manufacturing, the government is prioritising the most critical need of the hour — securing the upstream supply chain.

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GIFT NIFTY futures traded over 200 points higher on Monday morning, indicating a sharp gap-up opening. The trade deal released by the Commerce Minister provided better clarity on gains and losses coming out of the trade deal.