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Budget: Indian markets remained flat after Budget announcements. Key factors this week include the Budget s impact on sectors, RBI s expected rate cuts, upcoming Q3 earnings of major companies, foreign investors activities, rupee-dollar movements, global market trends, technical levels of Nifty, and crude oil prices. Analysts expect market direction to unfold as these events progress.

The Bharat Mobility Show 2025 showcased India s auto sector shift to EVs and clean fuels. Despite near-term demand challenges, long-term growth is driven by electrification, rural demand, and government support. Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp project strong earnings growth through EVs and premium offerings. Tax reforms and infrastructure investments will further boost sector expansion.

This week, 748 companies will announce quarterly earnings, with key results expected from Asian Paints, Titan, Airtel, SBI, M&M, ITC, and LIC. Sector highlights include Power Grid, Divi s Labs, Tata Power, and Bharti Airtel, among others. Notable earnings announcements span from February 3 to February 8, indicating a busy week for the markets.

PSU stocks dropped over 9% on Budget Day, with the BSE PSU index falling 2.7%. Investors were disappointed by a lower-than-expected capital expenditure allocation of Rs 11.2 lakh crore. Key sectors like defense, railway, and power saw declines, with defense PSUs and railway stocks losing up to 4%. The budget s flat allocations led to investor disappointment.

Budget 2025-26 boosts consumption with major tax reforms, increasing disposable income while maintaining strong capital expenditure. Fiscal deficit reduction to 4.4% in FY26 may enable an RBI rate cut. Rural and agriculture sectors receive key support, benefiting Retail, Auto, FMCG, and BFSI. Market outlook remains positive, favoring discretionary spending and credit growth.

The Indian franchisee of U.S. shared office space manager WeWork has filed for an initial public offering in Mumbai, draft papers filed by the company showed.

Nifty earnings are expected to remain subdued in FY25 but rise significantly in FY26, with an 18.3% EPS growth forecast. This outlook is supported by a consumption-focused Budget, tax rebates, improved rural economy conditions, and better government capex growth. Analysts also anticipate a rate cut cycle starting soon, boosting market sentiment.

The Union Budget 2025 focuses on fiscal discipline, capital expenditure, and consumption to drive long-term growth. Key measures include tax incentives for the middle class, a INR 1.5 lakh crore interest-free loan for states, and infrastructure reforms. Emphasis on deregulation and business-friendly policies aims to foster a conducive environment for economic expansion.

Post-Budget, Nifty shows heightened volatility, closing 26 points lower. Analyst Rahul Ghose expects range-bound markets in 2025, focusing on earnings growth, global cues, and interest rate direction. Key levels for Nifty and Bank Nifty are identified. Tax relief boosts FMCG and non-discretionary stocks, with FDI increases benefiting insurance. Select stocks like Dmart and ICICI Prudential are recommended.

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