At the end of the day, the BSE Sensex fell 1546.84 points or 1.88% to close at 80,722.94, whereas the Nifty 50 was down 495.20 points or 1.96% to end at 24,825.45.Read More
Indian equities fell sharply after Union Budget 2026, with the Sensex dropping nearly 1,600 points. However, infrastructure focused announcements on capex, high speed rail, rare earths, data centres and medical tourism brought 27 stocks into focus as potential beneficiaries of the government’s investment push.Read More
Proposed STT hikes on equity futures and options are expected to cut derivatives volumes, hurt liquidity providers, and pressure broker revenues. Broking stocks fell sharply as higher trading costs threaten margins, especially for firms heavily reliant on equity derivatives income.Read More
The Union Budget has drawn mixed market reactions. Amitabh Chaudhry sees stability and continuity as positives. Focus areas include pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and infrastructure. While higher borrowings and transaction taxes are concerns, details may bring market calm. The budget aims for self-reliance and institutional scale.Read More
The Economic Survey had earlier flagged risks from the external sector, including volatile capital flows and global financial tightening. Analysts say these concerns are now playing out more visibly in currency markets.Read More
Union Budget 2026 reinforced India’s infrastructure led growth strategy with higher capital expenditure, de risking mechanisms and improved connectivity. Industry leaders expect these measures to boost execution, liquidity and long term demand across real estate segments, supporting urban expansion, housing activity and investment-led development over the medium to long term.Read More
ITC shares fell nearly 3% during the Budget-day session as investors reacted to the December cigarette tax overhaul kicking in from February 1 and a statutory increase in NCCD rates for tobacco products. While the effective duty remains unchanged for now, the move has added policy uncertainty and pressured sentiment.Read More
The government’s increased Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives aims to curb speculation and encourage long-term investing. While high-frequency traders may need to adjust strategies, foreign portfolio investors are expected to remain unaffected, prioritizing company growth and economic stability over short-term trading costs.Read More
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