Sensex, Nifty Recover in Early Trade After STT Proposal
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty show recovery in early trade, climbing 302 points and 59.25 points respectively, following sharp declines after Finance Minister's STT proposal.
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STT Hike Aims to Curb Speculation, FM Details Fiscal Plan
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explains the STT increase targets high-risk F&O speculation, while outlining gradual fiscal deficit reduction and banking reforms for steady economic growth.
Rent vs Buy: Tax Benefits & Budget 2026 Impact in India
Comprehensive analysis of renting versus buying property in India post-Budget 2026. Compare HRA exemptions, home loan deductions, tax regimes, and financial implications for informed housing decisions.
Silver Price Today in India Falls Post-Budget: City Rates
Silver price in India today, February 2, 2026, is ₹300 per gram and ₹3,00,000 per kg, marking a significant decline after the Union Budget. Check rates across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad.
Labour Codes 2025: Gratuity & PF Changes Explained
The implementation of New Labour Codes from November 2025 reshapes salary discussions. Learn how the revised wage definition impacts gratuity payouts and why PF contributions remain largely unchanged for most employees.
Budget 2026: STT Hike, Fiscal Deficit at 4.3%
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explains STT increase to curb retail speculation in F&O markets, sets fiscal deficit at 4.3% for FY27, and outlines disinvestment plans.
Rupee Gains 18 Paise Against Dollar in Early Trade
The Indian rupee appreciated by 18 paise to 91.75 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, driven by positive domestic equity trends and foreign fund inflows.
Bitcoin Drops Below $75,000, Lowest Since April 2025
Bitcoin price today fell sharply to $74,683.63, dropping below $75,000 for the first time since April 2025. The cryptocurrency market faces a selloff due to lack of momentum and trade tensions.
Budget 2026: Buyback Tax Shifted to Capital Gains Framework
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes major taxation changes for share buybacks, moving them from dividend taxation to capital gains. Promoters face higher taxes while retail shareholders may benefit with lower or nil tax burdens.
Budget 2026 Tax Clarifications: Jurisdiction & DIN Rules Explained
Union Budget 2026 introduces retrospective clarifications on tax reassessment notices and DIN requirements, addressing court conflicts but raising equity concerns among taxpayers and experts.
Sitharaman's FY27 Budget: Capex Push, No Major Tax Changes
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Budget for FY27 in Parliament, emphasizing capital expenditure to sustain growth, boost manufacturing, and stabilize the rupee through capital inflows, while avoiding major tax reforms an
Gold Rate Drops on MCX Due to Profit Booking
Gold rates on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) witnessed a decline, driven by profit booking activities and weak global market cues, alongside increased margins for precious metals on CME.
Morgan Stanley Bullish on Indian Stocks Post-Budget
Global investment bank Morgan Stanley expresses optimism on Indian equities following the Union Budget, recommending overweight positions in financials, consumer discretionary, and industrial sectors.
Silver Rate Drops on MCX, Global Markets Recover
Silver prices on MCX extended losses, falling over 39% from record highs, while global spot silver jumped 8%. Gold also declined on MCX but recovered internationally. Analysts advise caution amid high volatility.
Budget 2026-27: Fiscal Squeeze Explained in Charts
The Union Budget 2026-27 reveals a constrained fiscal landscape following 2025's tax cuts. With modest GDP growth projections and shrinking GST revenues, the government faces challenges in deficit reduction and debt management while maintaining capital ex
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Launched to Boost Domestic Chip Ecosystem
Finance Minister announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 to build domestic capabilities in semiconductor equipment, chemicals, and gases, targeting a $400 billion market by 2030 amid global AI-driven supply bottlenecks.
Stock Market Pressure After Budget 2026-27 STT Hike
Indian stock market faces pressure following Union Budget 2026-27's surprise STT increase on derivatives. Expert Vaishali Parekh analyzes Nifty 50 and Bank Nifty outlook with key support levels and intraday stock recommendations.
Oracle to Cut 30,000 Jobs for AI Data Centers
Oracle is reportedly planning to lay off up to 30,000 employees to finance its AI data center ambitions, with US banks pulling back from lending and the company exploring asset sales.
Budget 2026 Revives PFC-REC Merger Speculation
Union Budget 2026 proposes restructuring Power Finance Corporation and Rural Electrification Corporation to enhance scale and efficiency, fueling merger speculation as government pushes public NBFCs to meet credit and tech targets.
Budget 2026-27: Freight Corridors, 20 Waterways & Reforms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on infrastructure with dedicated freight corridors, 20 new national waterways, tax incentives, and sectoral schemes for Viksit Bharat.
Budget 2026-27: Freight Corridors, Waterways & Tax Breaks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27 with focus on infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial sector reforms including dedicated freight corridors and 20 new national waterways.
Q3 Results Today: Hyundai, Indus Towers Lead 680 Companies
The Q3 earnings season continues with around 680 companies set to report results today, including Hyundai Motor and Indus Towers. Analysts expect corporate earnings to drive market direction despite recent volatility.
Gold, Silver, Stocks: How Returns Change With Time
Analysis reveals gold and silver outperform stocks in short-term returns, but perspective shifts when examining longer timelines and different measurement approaches.
Fiscal Deficit 4.3% in FY27, Debt Ratio 55.6%
The Centre aims to reduce fiscal deficit to 4.3% of GDP in 2026-27 from 4.4% in 2025-26, with debt-to-GDP ratio estimated at 55.6%. FM Sitharaman highlights fiscal consolidation progress.
Budget 2026: Fiscal Prudence, Jobs, Growth Over Populism
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 emphasizes fiscal prudence, job creation, and economic growth, anchored by the Atma Nirbharta theme to boost exports and attract long-term investments.
Budget 2026: From Job Numbers to Sustainable Employment Ecosystems
Union Budget 2026-27 pivots from announcing job creation targets to building sustainable employment through skilling, services sector growth, and sector-led ecosystems like healthcare and orange economy.
Motilal Oswal's Top Stock Picks: ICICI Bank, APL Apollo Tubes
Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends ICICI Bank and APL Apollo Tubes as top buys for the trading week starting February 2, 2026, citing strong fundamentals and growth potential.
Budget 2026: Tax Reforms for IT Sector with Safe Harbour Changes
Union Budget 2026 introduces key tax reforms for IT services, including safe harbour margin of 15.5%, automated approvals, and fast-track APA process to enhance certainty for cross-border operations.
Stock Market Today: Steady Opening Expected for Nifty, Sensex
Indian stock market may open steady on Monday with Gift Nifty signaling a marginally higher start. Investors remain cautious after Sunday's crash due to STT hike proposals in Union Budget.
New IT Regime Default from April, No Rate Tweaks
Starting April 1, the new income tax regime will be the default option for taxpayers, with no changes to existing tax rates. The government aims to simplify tax filing and encourage adoption of the streamlined system.
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