Budget 2026 watchlist: Key stocks analysts are tracking before February 1

Last Updated: Jan 30 2026 | 9:12 PM IST

With Union Budget 2026 just days away, investors are scanning for sectors and stocks that could benefit from policy signals on capex, defence, agriculture, and consumption. From BEL and HAL to Maruti Suzuki and Bharti Airtel, here’s a deep dive into the stocks analysts are watching and why.

Metro vs road: What Economic Survey 2026 says about how Indians behave | Union Budget 2026

Why do Indians queue patiently on metros but break rules on roads?

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 9:11 PM IST

Budget 2026: What is the primary deficit and why it tells the Budget’s real story

In this episode of Budget Basics, we break down one of the most important, but least understood, budget terms: Primary Deficit. What does it really say about a government’s finances?

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 9:08 PM IST

Capex promises vs actual spending - how much of the Budget gets delivered

How much of India’s Budgeted capital expenditure is actually spent? In this video, we break down capex promises vs actual spending with a clear chart-based explanation.

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 8:47 PM IST

Kidney stone myths busted: Beer, clear urine & what really works

Can beer flush out kidney stones? Does clear urine mean you’re safe? In this episode of our fact-check series, we bring to you a nephrologist's insights on common kidney stone myths and explain what t

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 12:23 PM IST

Economic Survey 2025–26 decoded | AK Bhattacharya

What does the Economic Survey 2025–26 really say about India’s economy?

Updated On: 30 Jan 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

7 key highlights of Economic Survey 2026 | Union Budget 2026 | Budget 2026 expectations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey 2025–26 in Parliament, offering a snapshot of India’s economic health ahead of the Union Budget.

Updated On: 29 Jan 2026 | 8:50 PM IST

Silver prices cross ₹4 lakh per kg for the first time: What’s fueling the rally? | Silver rate today

Silver prices have surged to record levels on the MCX, crossing ₹4 lakh per kilogram in the fastest ₹1-lakh rise ever.

Updated On: 29 Jan 2026 | 8:46 PM IST

What is the new Aadhaar app and what are its key features?

The government has rolled out a new Aadhaar mobile application aimed at making identity verification simpler, faster and more secure.

Updated On: 29 Jan 2026 | 4:28 PM IST

Budget Session 2026: 'Reform, perform, transform' guides govt, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government has been focusing on “reform, perform, transform” as India enters a crucial phase of its development journey.

Updated On: 29 Jan 2026 | 12:45 PM IST