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Sharp hike in STT pulls Nifty and Sensex down by 2%; brokerages feel the heat
Economic Times - Markets02-Feb-2026 06:20 0ndUTC
India's recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options has triggered a significant market downturn, mirroring a similar event in 2004. The…
Buybacks to be taxed as capital gains; retail investors benefit
Economic Times - Markets02-Feb-2026 06:14 0ndUTC
The budget introduces a significant change in how share buybacks are taxed. Individual shareholders will now pay a lower 12.5% tax on buyback proceeds, moving…
Budget 2026 | Striking the right balance between aspiration and stability: S Naren
Economic Times - Markets02-Feb-2026 06:09 0ndUTC
Looking ahead The focus is on strengthening the foundations for next phase of economic growth rather than near-term outcomes; equities may see a good year…
Foreigners get a direct pass to Indian equity
Economic Times - Markets02-Feb-2026 06:06 0ndUTC
India is opening a new avenue for foreign investors to buy listed stocks directly. This move aims to attract global wealth seeking exposure to the…
Stock recommendations for 2 February from MarketSmith India
LiveMint - Markets02-Feb-2026 06:00 0ndUTC
MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 2 February. Get expert insights into the best-performing stocks to guide your investment decisions.
Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman recommends top picks for 2 February
LiveMint - Markets02-Feb-2026 06:00 0ndUTC
Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stocks to buy today, 2 February. Discover his exclusive picks and analysis to inform your investment strategy.
Budget 2026 | Option to put a price on risk may mean we pay a price in future: Nithin Kamath
Economic Times - Markets02-Feb-2026 05:55 0ndUTC
The government's budget introduced changes impacting capital markets, including increased trading costs for futures and options, and revised tax treatment for Sovereign Gold Bonds. While…
Budget 2026 | Holding the line to sustain growth as India dreams big: Nilesh Shah
Economic Times - Markets02-Feb-2026 05:49 0ndUTC
India's latest budget balances fiscal discipline with growth support, aiming for an investment-grade economy through targeted measures and enhanced productivity. Prioritizing long-term stability, it features…
Budget 2026 | Strategic sectors get the attention; markets in range: Sanjeev Prasad
Economic Times - Markets02-Feb-2026 05:44 0ndUTC
The Indian budget offers a modest economic boost with increased capital expenditure, focusing on strategic sectors. While positive for earnings, market sentiment faces headwinds from…
Budget 2026 | Capex push to have trickle-down effect; STT hike a negative: Raamdeo Agrawal
Economic Times - Markets02-Feb-2026 05:40 0ndUTC
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a significant tax holiday for foreign companies establishing data centers in India until 2047. This move aims to…
Why Sitharaman’s ninth budget chose continuity over courage
Economic Times - Markets02-Feb-2026 05:30 0ndUTC
Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth budget emphasized continuity, focusing on GDP growth and increased capital expenditure. While fiscal consolidation continues slowly, the budget introduced a securities transaction…
