Why Dalal Street Rejected Budget 2026: A Vote of No Confidence From the Markets

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Op-Eds Opinion

Yesterday was not just another volatile Budget day. What unfolded on Dalal Street felt personal. For traders like us, the sharp fall in the Sensex and Nifty was not about charts breaking or stop losses getting hit. It was about expectations being ignored, warnings going unheard, and a growing

Business Markets

Asia Markets Mixed as Wall Street Gains Influence

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

Asian stock markets showed mixed performance on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, as investors reacted to global trends and ongoing trade concerns. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose modestly, while markets in Hong Kong and South Korea recorded stronger gains, supported by positive sentiment from Wall Street and renewed buying interest. Chinese mainland stocks were largely flat, reflecting

Markets

Sensex, Nifty Crash Wipes Out ₹16 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

Indian equity markets saw a sharp sell-off, with the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 falling steeply and erasing around ₹16 lakh crore in investor wealth. The decline came amid broad-based selling across sectors, dragging key indices lower through the trading session. Adani Group Stocks Hit Hard Shares of several Adani Group companies were among […]

Business Markets

European Markets Rally After Tariff Fears Ease

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

European stock markets rose on Thursday as investor concern eased after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew threatened tariffs on several European countries tied to tensions over Greenland and agreed on a diplomatic framework with NATO. Major indexes regained ground after earlier sharp losses linked to trade fears. Market Reaction The STOXX Europe 600 index climbed […]

Business Markets

Asia Pacific Stocks Slide on Tariff Fears

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

Asia Pacific stock markets fell as investors reacted to renewed U.S. tariff threats tied to President Donald Trump’s push for tariffs on several European countries over geopolitical tension linked to Greenland. Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi both declined, reflecting a cautious mood in regional equities. Wall Street Drop Hits Sentiment Wall Street suffered […]

Business

Reliance Shares Hit Record High for Fourth Session

By BPN News Desk January 5, 2026

Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd continued their upward momentum for the fourth consecutive trading session, touching a fresh record high during intraday trade. The stock gained amid strong investor interest, even as broader equity markets remained volatile. Reliance remains India’s most valuable listed company by market capitalisation. Strong Buying Interest Seen Market

Business Industry

India Tobacco Stocks Fall After New Excise Duty

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Shares of Indian tobacco companies fell sharply after the government announced a new excise duty on cigarettes, adding to the existing goods and services tax regime. The duty, which will come into effect from February 1, 2026, applies per 1,000 cigarette sticks and varies by cigarette length. This move effectively reintroduces a central levy on […]

Business Finance

Indian Markets Rise Ahead Of RBI Policy Decision

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Indian stock markets were expected to open higher on Friday as investors focused on the upcoming monetary policy decision of the Reserve Bank of India. Early market indicators suggested a positive start for major indices, with sentiment supported by strong economic data and steady earnings in recent weeks. Mixed Expectations Over Rate Move Investors had […]

Op-Eds Opinion

GST 2.0 Is About Trust: Why FMCG Must Follow Auto’s Lead

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

When the GST 2.0 reforms were announced, the immediate reaction of different sectors told two very different stories. The auto industry wasted no time in passing on the benefits to customers, triggering a surge in demand and a rally on Dalal Street. FMCG firms, on the other hand, chose the safer route of tweaking packaging […]

Business Markets

Indian Markets End Higher Despite Trump’s Tariff Announcement

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Indian stock markets closed in the green on Wednesday, brushing off concerns triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Indian goods. Both the Sensex and the Nifty 50 posted gains, reflecting investor confidence in domestic economic fundamentals despite global trade tensions. The BSE Sensex rose 385 points to end at 75,145, […]