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๐Ÿ“ฐ India Business Brief: Top Headlines for February 04, 2026

Published: 2026-02-04 08:30 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi

๐Ÿ“ฐ India Business Brief: Top Headlines for February 04, 2026

Business Standard

  • Stocks to Watch: Market attention is focused on Bajaj Finance, Nazara Technologies, Mankind Pharma, and NBCC following recent quarterly performances and sector-specific triggers.
  • Market Outlook: Analysts report a bullish reversal trend for the Nifty 50, with key support identified at 25,500 and a long-term target of 29,000 by the end of the fiscal year.
  • Trade Breakthrough: The India-US trade pact is expected to provide a massive competitive edge to Indian telecom, gems, and jewellery exporters as reciprocal tariffs are reset.
  • Logistics Update: Maritime stakeholders have announced a collaboration to form a new national container carrier to bolster India's shipping self-reliance.

Economic Times

  • Trade Diplomacy: The new pact with the US has been termed the "father of all deals," with projections suggesting bilateral trade could soar to $500 billion in the coming years.
  • Medical Device Boost: US tariffs on Indian medical devices have been slashed from 50% to 18%, a move industry leaders call "transformative" for domestic manufacturers competing with China.
  • Budget Analysis: Experts highlight that Budget 2026 focuses on "quiet continuity," avoiding fiscal adventurism while reshaping investor taxes to favor long-term stability.
  • Corporate Leadership: Adani Ports has officially appointed Sreedhar Krishna Menon as its new CFO, while globally, Disney has named Josh D'Amaro as the successor to CEO Bob Iger.

Mint

  • Market Rally: The BSE Sensex closed over 2,000 points higher, settling at 83,739, while the Nifty 50 climbed 2.5% to reach 25,718 following the trade deal confirmation.
  • Commodity Surge: MCX gold prices are nearing the โ‚น1.52 lakh mark per 10 grams, and silver has jumped 12% due to rising industrial demand and a constrained global supply.
  • Economic Projections: The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) anticipates that the reduced trade barriers will provide a significant lift to Indiaโ€™s nominal GDP growth in the upcoming quarters.
  • Fintech & Startups: PhonePe is leveraging its massive user base to expand into diversified financial services ahead of its highly anticipated IPO.

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