Mumbai, Feb. 6 -- Domestic equity benchmarks ended a volatile week with significant gains, as investors weighed the implications of the Union Budget 2026 and the India-US trade deal. Initial sharp losses on Sunday due to higher STT on derivatives and other tax changes were offset by strong buying from Monday onwards, supported by robust infrastructure capex, fiscal consolidation measures, and foreign investment-friendly policies. The rally extended midweek, before profit booking trimmed some gains on Thursday, with minor advances on Friday helping indices close the week on a positive note. Overall, markets balanced short-term concerns with optimism on long-term growth, stable RBI policy, and strengthened trade ties.

In the week ended on ...