📅 Economic Calendar
Global & Indian market events with AI impact analysis · Week of Mar 21–28, 2026
Impact:
High
Medium
Low
Today / Live
Saturday, 21 March 2026 TODAY
All Day
IST
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Non-Trading Day — Saturday
Markets closed. Monday gap-up/down likely based on US market movement tonight. Watch S&P 500 futures.
Monday, 24 March 2026
9:15 AM
IST
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NSE/BSE Market Opens — Post-Weekend Gap Analysis
NIFTY Futures
22,440 (+22)
Expected Gap
+0.10%
AI Outlook: Mild gap-up expected. US markets closed positive Friday. Nifty likely to test 22,500 resistance by midday.
4:00 PM
IST
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US PMI Flash Estimate — March 2026
Forecast
52.8
Previous
51.6
Actual
—
Market Impact: If above 52.8 → USD strengthens, INR pressure. Impact on IT, Pharma exports. Watch USD/INR.
Tuesday, 25 March 2026
10:00 AM
IST
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RBI MPC Meeting Minutes Release
Last Rate
6.50%
Expected Tone
Neutral
HIGH IMPACT: RBI MPC minutes will reveal internal debate on rate cuts. Hawkish minutes → BANKNIFTY sells off. Dovish minutes → Banking rally possible. Volatility expected 10–11 AM.
6:00 PM
IST
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US Consumer Confidence — March 2026
Forecast
104.2
Previous
98.3
FMCG and consumer stocks globally impacted. India: ITC, HUL, Nestle may see pre-market moves.
Wednesday, 26 March 2026
6:30 PM
IST
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US PCE Inflation Data — February 2026
Forecast (MoM)
+0.3%
Previous
+0.3%
Core PCE YoY
2.6%
Fed's Preferred Inflation Gauge. If PCE > 2.7% → Rate cut hopes reduced → US markets sell, FII outflows from India. If PCE < 2.5% → Rate cut rally globally. Watch Nifty futures post 6:30 PM.
12:00 PM
IST
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India Forex Reserves Update (Weekly)
Previous
$642.5 Bn
Thursday, 27 March 2026
6:30 PM
IST
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US Q4 2025 GDP Final Revision
Forecast
2.8% QoQ
Previous Est.
2.8%
GDP above 3% → US economy strong → Risk-on globally → India IT/FMCG rally. Below 2.5% → recession fears → Risk-off.
All Day
IST
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NIFTY Weekly F&O Expiry — 27 Mar 2026
Max Pain
22,300
Open Interest
2.84 Cr
PCR
1.24
Expiry Day Strategy: Max pain at 22,300 — market likely to gravitate toward it. High OI at 22,500 CE = strong resistance. Consider selling 22,500 CE / 22,000 PE spread. Exit by 2:30 PM.
Friday, 28 March 2026
All Day
IST
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BANKNIFTY Monthly F&O Expiry — Mar 2026
Max Pain
48,000
Current
48,320
Monthly Expiry = Extreme Volatility. BANKNIFTY can move 400–600 pts intraday. Avoid naked options. Strict risk management needed. Better to sit out if inexperienced.
6:30 PM
IST
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US Non-Farm Payroll — March 2026 (Preliminary)
Forecast
180K jobs
Previous
151K
Strong jobs = Fed keeps rates higher = USD up, Gold down. Weak jobs = Rate cut hopes = Global rally. Major impact on Monday opening.
Next High Impact Event
🔴 RBI MPC Minutes
38
Hours
42
Mins
18
Secs
AI Week Outlook
Overall Bias: Cautiously Bullish
This week mein 4 high-impact events hain — RBI minutes, US PCE, NIFTY expiry aur BANKNIFTY monthly expiry. Volatility high rahegi Thu–Fri.
Strategy: Avoid large positional bets before Wed PCE data. Post-PCE clarity milne ke baad direction pakdo. F&O expiry week mein premium selling strategies better perform karti hain.
This week mein 4 high-impact events hain — RBI minutes, US PCE, NIFTY expiry aur BANKNIFTY monthly expiry. Volatility high rahegi Thu–Fri.
Strategy: Avoid large positional bets before Wed PCE data. Post-PCE clarity milne ke baad direction pakdo. F&O expiry week mein premium selling strategies better perform karti hain.
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📅 Next 30 Days
1
Apr
FY27 Begins · New Tax Regime
🔴 High Impact
4
Apr
US Non-Farm Payroll
🟡 Medium
9
Apr
RBI Policy Decision
🔴 Very High
11
Apr
US CPI Inflation
🔴 High
14
Apr
Dr Ambedkar Jayanti · Market Holiday
Market Closed
18
Apr
India WPI Inflation
🟢 Low
25
Apr
NIFTY Monthly Expiry
🔴 High Volatility