Sensex ends 158 pts up on Budget day after 2000 pts-swing, Nifty near 17600

4:10 PM Feb 23

Expert comment: Budget is a 'Panch..Amrit' budget, balancing growth with reasonable prudence

The budget is a 'Panch..Amrit' budget, balancing growth with reasonable prudence. It has the potential to boost consumption across the pyramid, with direct tax benefits at both the lower and higher ends, including an increase in rebates at the lowest tax slab and a reduction in the tax rate at the highest tax slab. It also features targeted rural spending through food grain schemes.

Views expressed by Trideep Bhattacharya,  CIO-Equities, Edelweiss MF

4:07 PM Feb 23

Expert comment: What is bad for the insurance sector could result in being better for the MF sector

What is bad for the insurance industry in the budget presented today by the finance minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman, will actually act as a blessing in disguise for the mutual fund (MF) industry. A lot of mis-selling was happening in the insurance industry Where investors were sold a packaged investment cum insurance product as endowment scheme or some other schemes, where premium outlay for investors in a financial year used to be Rs 5 lakh and above. So, they were actually sold some investment product with some insurance part in it. Now, with the tax advantage of such schemes going away, such products will become less lucrative for investors and therefore, we believe that large part of these money which would have otherwise have been invested in insurance, will now come either to MFs or fixed deposits (FDs) or Equities. So, this will be the indirect implied benefit, so what is bad for the insurance sector could result in being better for the MF sector.

Views expressed by Jimeet Modi, Founder & CEO, SAMCO Group

4:01 PM Feb 23

MARKET COMMENT: Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services

A well-tuned budget with strong  emphasis on consumption and capex has lifted optimism in the market; however, volatility sparked in the latter half as focus shifted back to the Adani saga and FOMC meeting. Life insurance players witnessed heavy selling as the budget pushed for the new tax regime, making insurance products less appealing as a tax-saving tool.

3:58 PM Feb 23

Expert comment: Mutual funds would benefit from change in taxation on insurance companies

I would say the budget was very credible as the numbers presented did not throw up any negative surprises. It shows a clear focus on increasing capital expenditure which shows commitment to drive the future growth. Also, focus on farm economy will lift rural growth. The steps taken to rationalize taxes for individuals and high tax payers is in the right direction and will boost consumption which in my opinion is the need of the hour for the next round of growth. The budget also addressed the ease of doing operation further by giving importance to simplify processes including the current regulatory framework is once again in the right direction to drive new India. Mutual funds would benefit from the change in taxation on insurance companies and change in capital gains limit to buy real estate would augur well for debt funds. Overall, I would rate this budget 10/10.

Views expressed by A.Balasubramanian, MD and CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC

3:56 PM Feb 23

Expert comment: New tax regime augurs well for consumption-led growth

Based on the framework of inclusive development and infrastructure play, the Union Budget 2023- 24 has laid the roadmap for a sustainable long-term economic pathway. Continuing on the path of fiscal consolidation, the budget has proposed effective measures for progress with enhanced capital outlay and financial prudence. The infra development will boost private investment and spur employment generation. On the other hand, the various skill development and educational programmes will not only enhance employability but also enhance consumption. The new tax regime also augurs well for consumption-led growth. Focus on green energy adoption and adoption of new-age digital technologies will strengthen the sustainable growth agenda.

Views expressed by Vishal Kampani- Non-executive Vice Chairman, JM Financial

3:52 PM Feb 23

Gem stocks climb up to 4% after govt boosts measures for lab-grown diamonds

3:49 PM Feb 23

Auto ancillaries rally after govt pushes for in-house battery manufacturing

3:43 PM Feb 23

Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports, HDFC Life top Nifty50 laggards

3:41 PM Feb 23

ICICI Bank, JSW Steel, ITC top Nifty50 leaders

3:39 PM Feb 23

Broader markets bleed; India VIX drops in red

3:36 PM Feb 23

Barring Nifty FMCG and Nifty IT, all sectors edge lower

3:35 PM Feb 23

SENSEX HEATMAP: 16 out of 30 index constituents close in green

3:34 PM Feb 23

CLOSING BELL: Sensex trims 1,000 pts from day's high, ends at 59,708

3:32 PM Feb 23

CLOSING BELL: Nifty50 slips below 17,650, down over 50-odd points

3:20 PM Feb 23

Comment:: Budget 2023 makes bold promises on an all-inclusive growth.

In Budget 2023 FM has made bold and forward-looking promises with strong focus on infrastructure, manufacturing, health, agriculture, green initiatives and inclusive growth. If execution can keep pace and promises can be delivered India is certainly poised for a high level of growth and stability with all countrymen getting benefit. Revamping the credit guarantee scheme and easing KYC with the help of Diggi locker is quite a welcome move for the individual AMS and MSME.

 

- Rajesh N Gupta, Managing Partner, SNG & Partners

3:07 PM Feb 23

BLOOMBERG: Credit Suisse's private bank halts margin loans on Adani bonds

>> As per a Bloomberg report, Credit Suisse Group AG has stopped accepting bonds of Gautam Adani’s group companies as collateral for margin loans to its private banking clients.

>> This is a sign that scrutiny of the Indian tycoon’s finances is growing after allegations of fraud by Hindenburg Research.

>> The Swiss lender’s private banking arm has assigned a zero lending value for notes sold by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, Adani Green Energy and Adani Electricity Mumbai. 

3:04 PM Feb 23

Market Check:: Sensex sinks almost 2,000 pts from day's high in intra-day deals

The BSE benchmark index had rallied to a high of 60,773 during the Budget annoucement. However, heavy selling in the last one-hour of trades saw the Sensex slide to a low of 58,817 - down 1,956 points from the day's high.

The Sensex had recouped losses and was almost flat.

2:58 PM Feb 23

Comment:: Budget 2023 will help India remain amongst fastest growing economies globally

“I believe it is a highly pragmatic and growth-oriented budget which will help India remain amongst fastest growing economies globally. FY23-24 budget is walking the talk and continues Govt focus on 1) bottom end of pyramid with free food grains 2) taxation relief to middle class 3) enhancing Agri credit 4) heightened capex spend with Rs13.7 trillion capex and 5). focus on green energy, energy transition etc. I believe that the budget is targeting inclusive growth with focus on increasing consumption through benefits to middle class and impetus to industry to spur investment for domestic manufacturing and infrastructure development.”

 

- Amisha Vora, Chairperson and MD, Prabhudas Lilladher Group

2:50 PM Feb 23

Budget 2023 proposals will put India firmly back on the FII's radar, says Andrew Holland

Foreign investors, too, will take a positive view of this given their concerns about global recession and the recent developments back home with respect to the Adani group, which have hurt market sentiment. The change in personal income-tax structure, on the other hand, will also give a boost to consumption as it will give more money in the hands of spenders. READ MORE

2:45 PM Feb 23

Adani group :: Rout deepens in stocks; Adani Ent, Adani ports, Ambuja Cement worst hit