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India Economy News 8 January 2026 - 3 February 2026

India stock market jumps after U.S. cuts tariffs to 18% in trade deal; Sensex, Nifty rally

India stock market jumps after U.S. cuts tariffs to 18% in trade deal; Sensex, Nifty rally

Indian stocks soared Tuesday after Donald Trump announced a trade deal cutting U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18%. The Sensex jumped over 2,450 points, or 3%, by midday; the Nifty 50 rose 753 points, briefly hitting a record at the open. The agreement is tied to India reducing oil imports from Russia and buying more U.S. oil. Key details on timing and enforcement remain unclear.
3 February 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex shut for Republic Day; tariffs, Axis Bank results in focus

India stock market today: Nifty, Sensex shut for Republic Day; tariffs, Axis Bank results in focus

Indian stock exchanges closed Monday for Republic Day after the Nifty 50 fell 0.95% Friday to 25,048.65, its sharpest weekly drop in four months. The Sensex ended at 81,537.70. Adani group shares slid after a U.S. regulator sought court approval in a fraud case. Markets reopen Tuesday ahead of the Feb. 1 Union Budget.
26 January 2026
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Reliance share price ends week down — what to watch before India markets reopen

Reliance share price ends week down — what to watch before India markets reopen

Mumbai, Jan 25, 2026, 03:10 IST — Market has closed. Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd (RELI.NS) dropped 1.17% on Friday, ending at 1,386.10 rupees on the NSE. The stock fluctuated between 1,381.00 and 1,407.00 during the day. Trading volumes hit roughly 9.84 million shares, data from the exchange showed, as reported by Investing.com. (Investing.com) Indian equities recorded their sharpest weekly decline in nearly four months, dragged down by foreign outflows and a volatile earnings season that left investors hesitant. “Markets are struggling to find their footing as unresolved trade talks with the U.S. have triggered panic-driven foreign outflows, keeping risk
24 January 2026
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India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap 3-day slide as Trump eases tariff threat; rupee breaks losing streak

India stock market today: Sensex, Nifty snap 3-day slide as Trump eases tariff threat; rupee breaks losing streak

Mumbai, January 22, 2026, 16:16 IST — After-hours Indian stocks bounced back Thursday, ending a three-day skid after U.S. President Donald Trump eased off tariff threats against Europe and dismissed any military action over Greenland. The Nifty 50 (.NSEI) climbed 0.53% to 25,289.90, while the Sensex (.BSESN) gained 0.49% to 82,307.37. Gaurav Garg from Lemonn Markets Desk noted the move was driven by short-covering, as traders closed out bearish positions. Dr Reddy’s jumped 5.2%, but Zomato-parent Eternal slipped 2.7%. Despite the rebound, the indexes remain down 3.3% for January. (Reuters) The rebound follows two tough sessions that slammed both indexes
22 January 2026
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Federal Bank share price jumps on Q3 beat — what to watch when India markets reopen

Federal Bank share price jumps on Q3 beat — what to watch when India markets reopen

Mumbai, Jan 17, 2026, 17:38 IST — Market has closed. Federal Bank shares ended Friday at ₹270.35 on the BSE, marking a 9.5% gain after a choppy day that saw prices fluctuate between ₹247.40 and ₹273.00. On the NSE, the stock hit a peak of ₹278.40, with roughly 66.8 million shares traded. (Moneycontrol) The move came after the private lender reported December-quarter results, revealing a net profit of ₹1,041.21 crore. Net interest income, the difference between earnings on loans and payments on deposits, climbed to ₹2,652.73 crore. Meanwhile, the net interest margin (NIM) expanded to 3.18%; keep in mind, a
17 January 2026
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TCS share price holds up on ex-dividend day — what to watch when India markets reopen

TCS share price holds up on ex-dividend day — what to watch when India markets reopen

Mumbai, January 17, 2026, 17:39 IST — The market has closed. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS.NS) edged up 0.4% on Friday, closing at 3,206.70 rupees, underperforming in a session where other IT stocks surged. Wipro jumped 2.8%, HCL Technologies rose 1.8%, and MphasiS climbed 3.5%, while the Sensex gained 0.23%. (MarketWatch) Indian benchmarks wrapped the week largely flat, caught between upbeat earnings and lingering global jitters. “The initial set of earnings has been better than the subdued expectations,” noted ICICI Securities’ Pankaj Pandey. Still, he cautioned gains could stall without clear progress on geopolitics or an India–U.S. trade deal. Eyes
17 January 2026
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Budget 2026 curveball? India weighs joint taxation for couples as ICAI pushes overhaul

Budget 2026 curveball? India weighs joint taxation for couples as ICAI pushes overhaul

New Delhi, January 17, 2026, 14:41 (IST) India’s finance ministry is mulling an optional joint taxation system for married couples ahead of the Union Budget, NDTV reported on Jan. 16. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/union-budget-2026-joint-taxation-budget-2026-big-tax-relief-for-married-couples-all-about-joint-taxation-10762217 The idea has gained traction amid tax changes dominating pre-budget discussions, with households eager for relief that hits their take-home pay right away. Moving to joint filing would also break from India’s longstanding practice of taxing spouses separately. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Budget on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. in the Lok Sabha, according to The Week. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju confirmed
17 January 2026
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India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

India stock market closed today: Sensex, Nifty reopen Friday — what traders are watching

Bengaluru, Jan 15, 2026, 16:21 (IST) — The market has closed. Indian stock markets remained closed on Thursday due to a local holiday, sidelining traders following two days of declines in key indexes. The pause comes as earnings reports and tariff news begin to weigh on sentiment once more. (Business Standard) The NSE’s Nifty 50 closed at 25,665.60, slipping 0.26%. Offshore, GIFT Nifty futures, a common early indicator for the next cash session, dropped 0.12% to 25,783 late Thursday. (NSE India) On Wednesday, the BSE Sensex dropped 0.29% to 83,382.71, marking the eighth straight session of losses for both key
15 January 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty logs worst fall in over 4 months as U.S. tariff jitters hit Sensex, Reliance

India stock market today: Nifty logs worst fall in over 4 months as U.S. tariff jitters hit Sensex, Reliance

Mumbai, Jan 8, 2026, 16:23 IST — Market closed Indian shares closed at their weakest in more than four months on Thursday, with heavyweights and exporters taking the brunt as fresh U.S. tariff threats kept investors cautious. The Nifty 50 ended down 1.01% at 25,876.85 and the Sensex fell 0.92% to 84,180.96, their steepest one-day drop in over four months, after all 16 sector indexes closed lower. Reuters The move matters because the market’s slide is starting to look less like a pause after record highs and more like a reset ahead of earnings season. Trade headlines have landed at
8 January 2026
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India may let Chinese firms bid again for $750 billion in contracts — BHEL hits limit downNEW DELHI,

India may let Chinese firms bid again for $750 billion in contracts — BHEL hits limit downNEW DELHI,

January 8, 2026, 15:29 IST Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) shares tumbled sharply on Thursday, hitting the 10% lower circuit limit after reports suggested India might ease restrictions barring Chinese companies from bidding on government contracts. The “lower circuit” is a safeguard that halts trading when a stock’s price plunges too far too fast. Siemens shares also took a hit, slipping more than 3%. Moneycontrol Two government sources say the finance ministry is considering rolling back restrictions put in place five years ago, after a deadly border clash in 2020. If that happens, it could unleash fiercer competition for government contracts
8 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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