by Live mint | February 1, 2026 9:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold rate today: Prices on the MCX have fallen by nearly ₹38,000 from record highs, prompting investors to weigh whether the decline offers a buying opportunity or signals the need for greater caution.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 9:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Union Budget failed to uplift the market, causing the Nifty 50 to drop 2% to 24,825 points. Key factors included a hike in securities transaction tax and increased government borrowing, raising concerns about foreign investor confidence amid a broad...
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 8:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The biggest push was for the electronic goods sector, with an increase in outlay for the electronics components manufacturing scheme from about ₹23,000 crore to ₹40,000 crore.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 7:11 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Indian equities are expected to open cautiously negative on February 2 due to weak global cues and unfavorable Budget announcements. Key support and resistance levels will guide traders, while the market may remain volatile amid continued FII selling and mixed signals...
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 7:11 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a record ₹17.2 lakh crore borrowing plan, with a fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP, causing worries about rising bond yields amid ongoing fiscal consolidation.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 7:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
PSU stocks like State Bank of India (SBI), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) are some of the marquee names that will post Q3 earnings next week.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 7:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Gold price today: Gold prices have sharply declined, dropping nearly ₹20,000 per 10 grams to ₹1,49,653. Investor sentiment was affected by a strong US dollar and the nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair, raising speculation of higher interest rates.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 7:07 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
In sharp contrast to previous years, retail investors were net sellers ahead of Budget 2026. About 55% of companies saw retail shareholding fall, the highest level since 2021.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 7:06 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The change followed confusion after it emerged that the closing price of silver ETFs on Friday was higher than the lower circuit for Sunday’s trades.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 6:11 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
VK Vijayakumar from Geojit Investments reviews the recent budget proposal, highlighting its long-term growth focus despite initial market reactions. He emphasises the need for investors to target fairly valued growth stocks.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 6:11 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Over 45 stocks, including ITC, Sun Pharma, BPCL, and GAIL, will trade ex-dividend this week. Key dates include February 2 for BPCL, February 3 for Cochin Shipyard, and February 4 for ITC, with various payouts for eligible shareholders.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 6:10 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Nearly 1% of stocks plunged over 10%, a level of carnage mirrored only in 2023.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 6:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
To encourage foreign travel, the Union Budget also proposed to reduce the tax collected at source rate on the sale of overseas tour programme packages to 2%.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 6:09 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The week of February 2 is expected to see limited mainboard IPO activity, focusing instead on SMEs like Grover Jewells, NFP Sampoorna Foods, and Biopol Chemicals. Several SME listings are also anticipated across BSE and NSE platforms.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 5:21 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
STT hike in F&O: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a sharp hike in STT – by 150% on futures transactions and 50% on options transactions. The move has elicited mixed reactions from market participants, with several industry leaders taking to...
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 5:21 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Shares of BSE Ltd, Angel One and Groww plummeted 5-9% after the Budget speech on Sunday, while the Nifty 50 was down 2%, reflecting fears that the substantial STT hike would result in less derivatives trading.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 5:20 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Budget prioritizes fiscal consolidation and long-term growth, focusing on infrastructure and competitiveness. Experts note its awareness of India-US trade dynamics while avoiding dependence on trade deals, aiming for structural inflows and resilience against...
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 5:19 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
Silver rate today: In a special session on Sunday, February 1, the white metal plunged over 9% lower circuit, with the March contract plunging ₹26,273 to ₹2,65,652 per kilogram.
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 5:16 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The Indian stock market experienced a sharp decline due to increased Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives, with a 1,547-point drop in the BSE Sensex. Analysts expect the market to recover quickly, focusing on fundamentals and macro stability rather than the...
by Live mint | February 1, 2026 5:16 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News
The BSE Sensex closed 1.9% lower at 80,722.94, while Nifty 50 fell 2% to 24,825.45. Losses intensified in the broader markets, with Nifty Smallcap 250 declining 1.7% and Nifty Midcap 100 dropping 1.6%.
