From September 22, GST 2.0 will reduce the current four-rate structure to two slabs: 5 per cent and 18 per cent. Taxes on several goods have been cut, promising immediate relief for consumers. Market participants expect the reforms to boost business sentiment.

US President Donald Trump announced a sharp increase in the H-1B visa fee to $100,000. The fee will apply only to new visa applications. Any progress in India-US trade negotiations could further impact investor confidence, as a US delegation is currently in India.

The domestic market ended last week on a strong note. Nifty gained 0.85 per cent to 25,327.05, while Sensex rose 721.53 points to 82,626.23. Sectoral indices such as PSU banks, realty, energy, and services recorded healthy gains. FIIs sold equities worth Rs 1,327.38 crore, the lowest outflow in weeks, while DIIs bought Rs 11,177.37 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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At the opening bell, the Sensex rose by 289 points to touch 81,007.03, while the Nifty climbed 92 points to reach 24,826.05. Market experts said the positive momentum reflects investor confidence in the government’s decision to simplify the GST structure and reduce tax rates on key sectors.

Analysts noted that the reforms, which cut down the number of tax slabs and lowered rates on essentials and services, are expected to boost consumption and support corporate earnings in the coming quarters. Sectors like banking, FMCG, and automobiles led the rally, while IT stocks also showed steady buying interest.

Global cues also played a supportive role. Asian markets traded firm despite lingering concerns over global tariffs and currency fluctuations. With foreign investors showing renewed interest, Indian equities are expected to maintain their upward trajectory in the short term.

Market strategists, however, cautioned that while GST reforms have created immediate bullish sentiment, sustained growth will depend on earnings data and macroeconomic stability in the coming months.

For now, the surge in stock indices has given markets a festive boost, setting the tone for what traders hope will be a strong September series.

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