A smaller fiscal deficit can allow Centre to keep its borrowing target unchanged at Rs 14 lakh crore this fiscal year.

Although the Economic Survey appeared to express bearish sentiments, there is general expectation that the budget will prop up the market this time around, given the government's thrust on the infrastructure and manufacturing sectors and impending tax reforms.

Team Moneycontrol has compiled a list of stocks in the agriculture, renewable energy, rural consumption, and other sectors based on investors’ expectations from the Budget.

Traditionally, finance ministers would carry a briefcase into Parliament for the budget announcement. However, in 2019, Sitharaman broke this tradition by using a ‘Bahi Khata,’ which is a traditional Indian accounting ledger.

Analysts at Nomura view this development positive as it brings an end to uncertainity around management succession

The government's continued focus on capital expenditure (capex) and infrastructure development has set the stage for significant opportunities for infrastructure sector stocks.

Railway stocks are in focus today as investors eye higher budgetary sops in the Budget 2024. InCred Equities expects the government to focus on key infrastructure segments such as railway and metro rail, among others.

This is the second hike in a month. The company on July 10, had taken price increase of around 1% at portfolio level, with effect from 22nd July 2024.

Amid hard questions from the Opposition over jobs and price rise, the FM is expected to present a budget that will bring in changes in the income tax structure to benefit taxpayers across all segments

Mistry also added that markets appreciate stability over random tinkering. If a scenario is presented where specific events are eliminated and a comprehensive package is created, markets would rise.

With the presentation of the union budget on July 23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will surpass the records of her predecessor and former Prime Minister Morarji Desai who had presented the budget six times.

Govt will provide Rs 3,000 per month to companies for EPFO contribution.

Benefits for students announced in Union Budget 2024