The Sensex opened sharply higher at 84,238.86, maintaining steady momentum throughout the day. Strong demand for heavyweights like TCS, Infosys, Adani Ports, and Sun Pharma supported gains, while Tata Steel and Tata Motors ended lower.

According to Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, global equities rallied on improved risk appetite. Optimism grew around the possible resolution of the U.S. government shutdown and expectations of early Fed rate cuts. Positive domestic cues such as easing inflation, robust GDP growth, and healthy FY26 earnings outlook also boosted investor confidence.

Sectorally, Nifty IT rose 2.04%, Nifty Auto gained 1.24%, and Nifty Bank added 0.23%. Broader indices also advanced, with Nifty Midcap 100 up 0.79% and Smallcap 100 up 0.82%. The rupee traded mildly weaker at ₹88.62, while the dollar index hovered near $99.60 ahead of key U.S. CPI data.

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In their self-declaration, the couple mentioned that they are economically, socially, and educationally advanced, and their participation would not serve the intended purpose of identifying and assisting backward classes.

The Karnataka government had made participation in the survey voluntary, following High Court directives. However, their decision has sparked a public debate on issues of social responsibility, privilege, and the broader intent behind such surveys meant to ensure fair representation and welfare measures for underprivileged communities.

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Speaking at the event, she highlighted initiatives like soil health cards, financial assistance, fertilisers, and increased MSP for foodgrains and pulses. Sitharaman noted that the new processing unit can handle 133 metric tonnes of tur, 100 metric tonnes of chickpeas, and 76 metric tonnes of mixed pulses annually, enabling farmers to get better prices and reduce dependency on middlemen.

The minister emphasised that this initiative will empower farmers, support farmer producer organisations (FPOs), promote holistic rural development, and create sustainable livelihoods for self-help groups and rural entrepreneurs. The programme aims to make the Raichur district’s agricultural ecosystem robust and market-driven, enhancing production quality and shelf life of pulses.

Earlier, Sitharaman interacted with over 60 interns of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) in Hampi. She engaged with representatives from companies like Infosys, IBM, TCS, HAL, and NMDC, encouraging interns on professional growth, skills development, and contributions to India’s development journey.

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Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Titan, Kotak Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, BEL, Tata Motors, NTPC, and HCL Tech were top gainers on the Sensex. Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Tata Steel, and Sun Pharma saw losses. Mid-cap and small-cap stocks continued to attract investor interest, with the Nifty MidCap up 0.23% and Nifty SmallCap up 0.56%.

Sector-wise, Nifty Auto and Private Bank indices led gains, each rising 0.8%, while Nifty Realty added 0.6%. Nifty IT slipped 0.14% due to mixed performance of technology stocks. Analysts highlighted easing India-US trade tensions, signaling a possible trade deal in the coming weeks.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth ₹68 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased ₹4,650 crore, supporting the market. Experts advised cautious buy-on-dips strategy, booking partial profits during rallies, and using stop-losses for risk management.

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Top performers included HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, Infosys, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finserv, Ultratech Cement, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Larsen & Toubro, with gains up to 1.3 percent. Stocks such as Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Axis Bank, Sun Pharma, SBI, Bajaj Finance, and Bharti Airtel saw early losses.

Broader markets also rose, with Nifty MidCap up 0.37 percent and Nifty SmallCap 0.38 percent. The Nifty Metal index led sectoral gains with a 1 percent increase, while the Nifty Pharma index fell 0.37 percent.

Experts said IT largecaps remain overvalued due to structural challenges, while PSU stocks corrected valuation anomalies. Growth stocks in digital and renewable energy sectors continue to attract investment. Analysts anticipate a mild rally with Muhurat trading approaching.

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The decline followed US President Donald Trump’s earlier comments about imposing restrictive tariffs on China, raising concerns about a renewed trade war. Although Trump softened his tone, investors remained cautious, leading to selling pressure.

Among major laggards were Tata Motors, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, and Power Grid. Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and Axis Bank posted gains, limiting the overall downside. IT and FMCG stocks faced sectoral pressure, while Nifty Financial Services ended higher by 0.35 per cent.

In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap 100 index rose 0.11 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 index fell 0.17 per cent. Analysts noted that markets may remain volatile as global trade tensions and geopolitical issues continue to influence investor sentiment. A slight recovery in the INR and easing inflation expectations provided minor support, but overall caution kept markets slightly negative.

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The Sensex rose over 100 points in early trade and was trading at 81,843, up 52 points or 0.06 per cent. The Nifty gained 34 points or 0.14 per cent, reaching 25,112 after an intra-day high of 25,140. Top Sensex gainers included Power Grid, Bajaj Finance, HCL Tech, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Ultratech Cement, NTPC, Hindustan Unilever, Bajaj Finserv, and BEL.

Major losers included Trent, Axis Bank, Tata Motors, TCS, SBI, Kotak Bank, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Bank, and Infosys, slipping up to 2.7 per cent. In the broader market, the Nifty MidCap index gained 0.08 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap index rose 0.41 per cent, indicating strong interest in smaller companies.

Among sectoral indices, Nifty Metal and Nifty IT were top performers, each gaining 0.4 per cent. Nifty PSU Bank fell 0.3 per cent due to profit booking. Analysts said positive sentiment remains, and short-covering could trigger further gains if market news turns favourable.

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At the opening bell, the Sensex rose 67 points to 81,274.79. Nifty advanced 22 points to 24,916.55. Bajaj Finance, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, TCS, Infosys, and HCL Tech gained nearly 1 per cent.

Analysts said positive momentum came from RBI keeping the repo rate at 5.5 per cent. Inflation forecasts were lowered, while GDP growth outlook improved. Festive demand and capital market reforms also boosted confidence.

Market experts advised caution amid volatility. A buy-on-dips strategy was suggested, with partial profits booked on rallies. Corporate earnings, FOMC minutes, and US trade developments are expected to influence activity.

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IT giants including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, and Coforge slipped in early trade. The US government clarified that returning visa holders are exempt from the $100,000 fee, which provided partial relief to Indian IT companies. The fee will apply only to new applications from the March–April 2026 lottery cycle.

Among sectoral indices, Nifty IT led losses, down 2.68 per cent, followed by Nifty Pharma and Nifty Healthcare. Other indices showed marginal gains. Analysts noted that the Nifty continues to trade above its key moving averages, indicating a broader bullish trend. Immediate resistance lies at 25,500, 25,600, and 25,850, while support levels are at 25,150 and 25,000.

Global markets mostly rose, with Nasdaq up 0.72 per cent, S&P 500 up 0.49 per cent, and Dow up 0.37 per cent. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei gaining 1.45 per cent and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng down 0.82 per cent. On Friday, FIIs purchased Rs 390 crore in equities, while DIIs were net buyers of Rs 2,105 crore.

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• State Bank of India and Bharti Airtel were the biggest gainers. SBI’s market value jumped by Rs 35,953.25 crore, reaching Rs 7,95,910 crore.
• Bharti Airtel’s valuation increased by Rs 33,214.77 crore to Rs 11,18,952.64 crore, reflecting strong investor sentiment.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) added Rs 12,952.75 crore, pushing its market cap to Rs 11,46,879.47 crore.
• LIC rose by Rs 12,460.25 crore to Rs 5,65,612.92 crore, while Infosys gained Rs 6,127.73 crore, reaching Rs 6,39,901.03 crore.
• HDFC Bank saw a small increase of Rs 230.31 crore, standing at Rs 14,84,816.26 crore.

On the other hand, ICICI Bank’s valuation fell by Rs 10,707.87 crore to Rs 10,01,654.46 crore. Bajaj Finance lost Rs 6,346.93 crore, and Hindustan Unilever declined by Rs 5,039.87 crore. By week-end, the most valued companies were HDFC Bank, TCS, Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, SBI, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, and LIC. Last week, top firms had gained Rs 1,06,250.95 crore, with Bajaj Finance being the major gainer, showing the BSE’s continued upward trend.

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