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Stock Market Highlights: Sensex tanks 1,547 pts, Nifty ends at 24,825 as STT hike dampens mood

Budget 2026 | Stock Market LIVE Updates on February 1, 2026: FM Sitharaman on Sunday has raised STT on future trades to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent under Budget 2026.

Budget 2026: Rare-earth hubs to be set up in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra, TN

FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 has proposed supporting Odisha, Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu for dedicated rare-earth corridors for mining, research, and production of rare-earth magnets

Stocks to Watch today, Feb 1: Defence, Infra, Meesho, Ola, Sun Pharma

Stocks to Watch today, February 1, 2026: From Glenmark Pharma to Ola Electric, here are few shares that will remain in focus

Budget 2026: What to expect on fiscal deficit, defence and infrastructure

The government is likely to aim for a fiscal deficit at 4.2 per cent of GDP for 2026-27, down from 4.4 per cent this fiscal year

Budget 2026 to focus on reforms as room for spending shrinks amid risks

To boost private investment and demand, govt has rolled out reforms in recent months, including income tax cuts, labour law overhauls and steps to open the tightly controlled nuclear power sector

Sunetra Pawar takes oath as Maharashtra's 1st woman deputy Chief Minister

Rajya Sabha member Sunetra Pawar was unanimously elected as the leader of the NCP legislature party in Maharashtra on Saturday, three days after the death of her husband and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. She is set to take oath as the first woman Deputy Chief Minister of the state later in the day. Sunetra Pawar's name as the NCP's legislature party leader was proposed by senior leader Dilip Walse Patil and seconded by Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal. She was elected during a meeting of the party's legislature wing, held at the office of late Ajit Pawar on the ground floor of the Vidhan Bhavan complex in south Mumbai. Ajit Pawar, who was deputy chief minister and finance minister in the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government, was killed in a plane crash in Baramati along with four others on January 28. Sunetra Pawar paid floral tributes to a portrait of her late husband in the meeting hall. Their younger son Jay was also present. Many ministers and legisla

57 militants, 10 security personnel killed in ops across Pak's Balochistan

The attacks happened in several areas, including Quetta, Gwadar, Makran, Hub, Chaman and Naseerabad

Rybakina beats Sabalenka to win her maiden Australian Open title

With the 2026 victory, Rybakina has also avenged her 2023 Australian Open final loss against Sabalenka, where she lost another three-set thriller by 6-4, 3-6, 4-6

SBI launches CHAKRA, to invest ₹100 trn in sunrise sectors over 5 years

The country's largest lender has set up a Centre of Excellence to support financing of sectors such as renewable energy, semiconductors, electric mobility and data centres, with large capital needs

Stock market to stay open on Sunday, February 1, for Union Budget 2026

The exchanges will conduct their pre-market operations between 9:00 AM and 9:08 AM, with the normal operations running from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM

Political polarisation worrying investors: Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee

Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee has warned that political polarisation in India is eroding transparency and making the country a "mystery" for global investors, even as the growth numbers remained robust. In an interview with PTI, Banerjee said from an economic standpoint, the most critical issues confronting the country today were media freedom and transparency, arguing that investors ultimately cared about data credibility rather than political rhetoric. "I think India is going through a politically polarised phase in the sense that there are many conflicts that have existed for a long time, and we have to decide, as a nation, to what extent we want to be seen as open and reliable. I think the real issues have to do with media freedom," he said. "The most important issues are media freedom and transparency. Do we really know what the numbers are? That's what investors care about," Banerjee said. While India has continued to attract foreign investment, he described the .

Wild party, planned visit, STD: What Epstein files reveal about Musk, Gates

The documents have revealed fresh details about Epstein's contacts with powerful people, including Tesla Chief Elon Musk, Microsoft Co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and US Commerce Secretary

Sunetra Pawar to take charge as Maharashtra Dy CM: Early life, career

Sunetra Pawar is a Member of the Rajya Sabha in Parliament and a prominent public figure in Maharashtra

Nvidia halts plan to invest $100 billion in OpenAI after talks collapse

The discussions stalled after some inside Nvidia expressed concerns about the transaction, the Wall Street Journal said, citing unidentified people familiar with the deliberations

Apple loses several AI researchers, top Siri executive amid talent exodus

Apple's AI challenges have contributed to a stock slump this year - even as the company's sales reach new heights

US pitches Venezuelan crude to India as its Russian oil imports fall

The US effort to supply Venezuelan crude to India comes as Washington also seeks to reduce Russian oil revenues that are funding the war in Ukraine

US SEC fraud case against Adani to proceed after procedural issue resolved

In a Friday filing in a Brooklyn federal court, the SEC and US lawyers for Gautam and Sagar Adani said they agreed to accept legal papers, removing the need for a judge's ruling on service

iPhone 16 tops the charts in major reset of India smartphone market

India's smartphone market is premiumising fast, with Apple's iPhone 16 emerging as the country's top-selling model by volume in 2025, Counterpoint data shows

New CPI series expected to push India's headline inflation prints higher

India's new CPI series, with lower food weight and higher core components, may nudge headline inflation higher but is expected to improve policy predictability and ease RBI's targeting

FY27 growth forecast not contingent on US trade deal, says CEA Nageswaran

CEA V Anantha Nageswaran says industry cannot be protected forever, backs reforms for sustained 7% growth, and stresses innovation and exports as key to India's economic future

National Stock Exchange one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC

For the NSE to go public, it has to submit both the NOC and an approved DRHP, say experts

As US, UK tighten student visas, India eyes inbound education opportunity

With US, UK, Canada and Australia tightening rules, policymakers see a chance to position India as a credible study destination for foreign students

EV maker Ola Electric to cut about 5% of workforce in restructuring

The Bhavish Aggarwal-led EV maker is pursuing a turnaround strategy focused on improving service delivery and increasing automation across front-end operations

Australian Open: Djokovic beats Sinner in five-set thriller to reach final

Novak Djokovic will have a shot at a record 25th Grand Slam title when he locks horns with world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open final on February 1.

Apple to open second Mumbai store soon as it expands India retail

India to get its sixth Apple Store as the iPhone maker accelerates retail expansion, with a second Mumbai outlet planned in the coming months

Trump names former Fed Guv Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as Fed chair

Trump's nomination, however, needs approval from the US Senate, following which 55-year-old Warsh could return to the central bank's top post

Chris Wood trims India exposure; UBS, Bernstein cautious on Indian equities

Besides Wood, analysts at Bernstein and UBS, too, have reiterated their cautious stance on Indian equities. Those at Bernstein cut their rating on India to 'neutral'

Stock Market Close: Nifty logs worst month since Feb 2025; Sensex down 297 pts today; Metals plunge

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: NSE and BSE will remain open on Sunday, February 1, for a special trading session as the Finance Minister will announce the Union Budget 2026

Why Sensex, Nifty fell today ahead of Budget 2026? Key reasons explained

Stock markets will remain open on Sunday, February 1, as the government is scheduled to present the Budget for 2026-27 (FY27) that day

IPO Calendar: SME segment to see 3 new issues, 6 listings next week

In the SME space, IPOs of NFP Sampoorna Foods, Grover Jewells, and Biopol Chemicals are scheduled to open for public subscription

Nestle India share jumps 4%, hits new 52-week high on healthy Q3 results

Nestle India shares gained after the company reported a healthy set of results for the December quarter of FY26 (Q3FY26).

Gold price outlook: Huge volatility seen amid geopolitical uncertainty

Spot gold slumped to $5,104 before finding a bid. US equities slumping on tech spending and RoI concerns also weighed on the precious metals

Maruti Suzuki hits over 4-month low; stock down 18% from January high

The stock price of Maruti Suzuki was quoting lower for the 8th straight trading day on Friday, falling 12 per cent during the period.

Paytm shares slip 5% after posting Q3 results; here's what analysts suggest

In Q3, Paytm posted a consolidated net profit of ₹225 crore, as compared to a loss of ₹208 crore in Q3FY25

Decoding Economic Survey 2025-26: Five ideas that explain India's economy

Behind dense language, the Economic Survey 2025-26 lays out five clear arguments on growth, risk, manufacturing, governance and why stability now matters as much as speed

Gold, silver ETFs plunge as precious metals retreat; analysts weigh

In January so far, MCX spot silver has rallied 67 per cent and gold has gained nearly 32 per cent, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

Beer, calcium, and clear urine: Experts bust common kidney stone myths

From hydration and diet to home remedies and surgery fears, specialists unpack the misconceptions that worsen kidney stone risk and delay care

Vodafone Idea surges 13% on heavy volumes; what's driving telecom stock?

Vi's management, during its analyst meet, unveiled a capex plan for the next 3 years, aimed at sustained subscriber additions, double-digit revenue growth and tripling of cash EBITDA by FY29.

These are most overbought, oversold stocks on BSE, NSE ahead of Budget 2026

A technical scan on Nifty 500 stocks reveals that 6 shares were trading in overbought territory based on the RSI parameter, while 66 languished in the oversold zone a day ahead of the Union Budget.

Risk-off sentiment triggers crypto rout as Bitcoin, Ethereum slide sharply

Macro conditions also weighed on sentiment. Analysts noted that risk appetite softened across global markets as investors reassessed the outlook for monetary easing

Trauma bonding decoded: Why some harmful relationships feel impossible to leave

Trauma bonding explains how unresolved emotional wounds, brain chemistry and fear-based attachment can trap people in harmful relationships that feel addictive and difficult to escape

Nifty Metal cracks 5%, sees sharpest intra-day fall in 9 months; here's why

Metal stocks today: Hindustan Copper, NALCO, Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc, Hindalco Industries and NMDC were down in the range of 6 per cent to 11 per cent on the NSE in Friday's intra-day trade.

Economic Survey 2026: Why India's FDI lags Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam

Economic Survey 2026 points to Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, Malaysia and the Philippines to show how speed, certainty and coordination attract capital

Poor earnings, weak rupee keep FPIs underweight on Indian stocks in 2026

Analysts tracking overseas investor sentiment say Indian stocks are currently "not a compelling buy" for global funds right now

Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' as rain forecast offers hope of relief

Air quality in Delhi showed marginal improvement on Friday, while IMD's forecast of rain and thunderstorms raised hopes of further respite from the serious winter pollution

Swiggy shares slips 7% as Q3 loss widens; brokerages trim target price

In Q3, delivery platform Swiggy's consolidated net loss widened to ₹1,065 crore in the December quarter (Q3 FY26), compared with a loss of ₹799 crore a year earlier

Loans against gold surge 125% in 2025 as bullion prices soar 60% in a year

As Gold Prices Rise, Borrowers Pledge Jewellery Instead of Selling