Dalal Street lost $360 billion in January, all eyes now on FM Sitharaman’s Feb 1 speech

Indian markets are experiencing their weakest start to the year in a decade, with equities, the rupee, and bonds under pressure. Investors are anticipating the upcoming Union Budget to stimulate growth, boost consumption, and drive domestic manufacturing. Key areas of focus include increased defence spending, divestment in state-owned enterprises, and infrastructure development.