Why stock markets often trade lower ahead of Union Budgets

IANS | January 25, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) As the government prepares to present the Union Budget 2026-27, data from 2010-2022 shows that markets often trade lower ahead of the event due to fear of policy surprises, though post-budget rebounds are common — with an average 1.36 per cent gain in the following week, according to market watchers.

Ahead of RJD meet today, Rohini Acharya calls party's situation 'dire and worrisome'

IANS | January 25, 2026 9:57 AM

Patna, Jan 25 (IANS) RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the party’s present leadership, without naming anyone, saying the current condition of the Rashtriya Janata Dal was “dire” and “worrisome” and that those presently at the helm must be held accountable.