Category : Stock Market


FII Tax Hike Causes Rs 9.4 Lakh Crore Market Loss

Indian stock markets plummeted by Rs 9.4 lakh crore after a tax hike on Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), causing widespread investor panic and raising concerns about future foreign capital inflows.

Budget 2026: Stock Market Faces Cautious Opening

Indian stock markets are expected to open cautiously on February 2 as investors digest Budget 2026 announcements, including a sharp STT hike on derivatives, alongside weak global cues. Technical levels and market sentiment analysis.

STT Hike Sparks Market Crash: Sensex Plunges Below 80,000

Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off as the proposed hike in Securities Transaction Tax on futures contracts dampened investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex crashed nearly 3%, falling below the crucial 80,000 mark in afternoon trading.

Budget 2026 Gets High Marks from Geojit's Chief Strategist

VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments rates Budget 2026 highly, emphasizing its growth orientation with fiscal prudence. He discusses market impacts, STT hike rationale, and investment strategies amid current economic conditions.

Budget Day Market Carnage: BSE 500 Worst Sell-Off Since 2021

Indian stock markets witnessed their most severe budget day sell-off since 2021, with 80% of BSE 500 stocks declining. The carnage was fueled by STT hikes and precious metals crash, erasing gains across all sectors except pharma and textiles.

Markets Crash 2% on Budget Day Over STT Hike Fears

Indian equity indices Sensex and Nifty fell over 2% in a special Sunday trading session for the Union Budget 2026-27. The sharp decline was triggered by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's proposal to increase Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives.

Sensex Crashes 2,800 Points After Budget 2026 STT Hike

Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off in a special Sunday session following the Union Budget 2026 presentation. The Sensex plunged over 2,800 points from day's peak as increased Securities Transaction Tax dampened investor sentiment.

SBI Life NBFC Stocks Rise Amid Market Bleed

In a surprising turn, NBFC stocks backed by SBI Life Insurance ended the trading session in positive territory despite broader market declines. Investors showed confidence in these financial instruments as they bucked the overall negative trend.

STT Hike on F&O to 0.05% Triggers Market Sell-Off

The Indian government has proposed increasing Securities Transaction Tax on futures and options trading from 0.02% to 0.05%, causing Sensex to plummet over 2,000 points before partial recovery.

Budget 2026 STT Hike Sparks Stock Market Crash

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 speech triggered a sharp stock market crash, with Sensex plunging over 1,600 points. The proposed hike in Securities Transaction Tax on F&O trades spooked investors, leading to aggressive selling acr

Defence Stocks Fall After Budget 2026: Key Reasons Explained

Major defence stocks including BEL, HAL, and Bharat Dynamics declined on February 1 despite a 15% budget increase to ₹7.85 lakh crore. Market experts attribute the fall to absence of specific policy announcements and unmet brokerage expectations.

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