Indian stocks fell sharply in Sunday’s special trading session after the Union Budget 2026 raised STT on futures and options. The steep hike in derivatives taxes triggered a broad sell-off, as investors worried about lower trading volumes and earnings pressure for exchanges and retail brokerages.
Indian infrastructure stocks rose after the Union Budget 2026 boosted FY27 capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore, supporting growth in roads, railways, ports, power, and urban projects. L&T, Adani Ports, IRB Infrastructure and KEC International gained as higher public spending reinforced long-term order book visibility and sector optimism.
Electronics manufacturing services stocks rallied after the government raised the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme outlay to Rs 40,000 crore in Budget 2026. Dixon Technologies, Kaynes Technology, PG Electroplast and peers gained as investors priced in higher domestic demand, stronger incentives and long term semiconductor manufacturing growth.
Bitcoin slipped to nearly $78,800, down over 6% in 24 hours, as markets reacted to the Fed leadership change and rising geopolitical tensions. Risk-off sentiment deepened after Kevin Warsh was named the next Fed Chair, pressuring major altcoins and dragging global crypto market capitalisation below $2.7 trillion.
Indian metal stocks slid sharply after a global rout in commodities, triggered by a stronger dollar and hawkish signals from Washington following Donald Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve chair.
The gold and silver trade is experiencing extreme volatility and speculation, moving beyond normal demand-supply dynamics. Global developments in markets like China and Indonesia, coupled with US trade tariffs and de-dollarization trends, are driving price movements. Regulatory interventions are increasing to curb speculative excesses and ensure physical delivery.
BSE has imposed a 20% circuit limit on Gold and Silver ETFs after an unprecedented crash in bullion prices, anchoring trades to T-1 NAV to curb wild volatility. The move follows sharp declines in MCX gold and silver futures, which triggered steep ETF losses amid a stronger dollar and global uncertainty.
Indian equity markets are showing signs of recovery after a challenging period, with Rakesh Vyas of Quest Investment Managers anticipating a revival in corporate earnings. He highlights opportunities in mid and smallcap stocks, particularly within BFSI, consumer discretionary, and power sectors, driven by government stimulus and improving consumption.
Meesho shares are likely to stay in focus during the special Sunday trading session after the company reported sharply wider Q3FY26 losses despite strong revenue and operating growth. Higher advertising spends and margin pressure weighed on profitability, even as user growth, order volumes, and cash flow generation highlighted continued focus on long-term expansion.
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