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IT index rose 4% after buyback tax changes in Union Budget 2026., Buyback proceeds taxed as capital gains, benefiting IT majors TCS and Wipro., Nifty IT and consumer durables were the only sectoral indices in the green.

* IT index rose 4% after buyback tax changes in Union Budget 2026.
* Buyback proceeds taxed as capital gains, benefiting IT majors TCS and Wipro.
* Nifty IT and consumer durables were the only sectoral indices in the green.

The IT index surged up to 4% after the Union Budget 2026 proposed taxing share buyback proceeds as capital gains, benefiting IT majors like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro. This change addresses investor concerns and offers a tax-efficient way to reward shareholders.

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* IT index rose 4% after buyback tax changes in Union Budget 2026.
* Buyback proceeds taxed as capital gains, benefiting IT majors TCS and Wipro.
* Nifty IT and consumer durables were the only sectoral indices in the green.

The IT index recovered sharply on February 1, rising up to 4 percent from the day’s low after the Union Budget 2026 proposed changes to the taxation of share buybacks.

Nifty IT and consumer durables were the only sectoral indices trading in the green among the 16 major sectors, while the broader market remained under pressure. The benchmark Nifty slipped over 1 percent.

The rebound in IT shares came after the Finance Minister announced that proceeds from share buybacks would be taxed as capital gains instead of being treated as income. In recent years, IT companies have been among the largest users of buybacks to return cash to shareholders.

Shares of <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/wipro/W">Wipro</a> rose as much as 3.6 percent, while <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/computers-software/tataconsultancyservices/TCS">Tata Consultancy Services</a> advanced up to 3 percent, emerging as the top gainers in the IT pack.

"This change is a big positive for Indian IT majors like TCS, Infosys and Wipro because it brings back a tax-efficient way to reward shareholders. These cash-rich companies have long relied on buybacks to return surplus capital," Kranthi Bathini, director of equity strategy at WealthMills Securities, said.

The Nifty IT index was flat in January, while the benchmark Nifty declined 3.1 percent during the same period.

"At the margin, another positive for investors is the change in buyback taxation, where gains for minority shareholders will now be treated more like capital gains rather than regular income. This addresses a long-standing investor concern and is incrementally market-friendly," said N ArunaGiri, CEO of TrustLine Holdings.

Under the proposal, <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/markets/capital-gains-tax-on-buybacks-budget-adds-extra-levy-on-promoters-to-curb-misuse-13803262.html" target="_blank">buyback proceeds will be taxed as capital gains</a> for all shareholders, ensuring that tax is levied only on the actual economic gain. The move aligns the taxation of buybacks with that of regular share sales and removes the anomaly faced by non-promoter investors.

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IT index rises up to 4% from day's low after buyback tax revision in Budget 2026; Wipro, TCS rise up to 3%

The IT index recovered sharply on February 1, rising up to 4 percent from the day’s low after the Union Budget 2026 proposed changes to the taxation of share buybacks.

Nifty IT and consumer durables were the only sectoral indices trading in the green among the 16 major sectors, while the broader market remained under pressure. The benchmark Nifty slipped over 1 percent.

The rebound in IT shares came after the Finance Minister announced that proceeds from share buybacks would be taxed as capital gains instead of being treated as income. In recent years, IT companies have been among the largest users of buybacks to return cash to shareholders.

Shares of Wipro rose as much as 3.6 percent, while Tata Consultancy Services advanced up to 3 percent, emerging as the top gainers in the IT pack.

&quot;This change is a big positive for Indian IT majors like TCS, Infosys and Wipro because it brings back a tax-efficient way to reward shareholders. These cash-rich companies have long relied on buybacks to return surplus capital,&quot; Kranthi Bathini, director of equity strategy at WealthMills Securities, said.

The Nifty IT index was flat in January, while the benchmark Nifty declined 3.1 percent during the same period.

&quot;At the margin, another positive for investors is the change in buyback taxation, where gains for minority shareholders will now be treated more like capital gains rather than regular income. This addresses a long-standing investor concern and is incrementally market-friendly,&quot; said N ArunaGiri, CEO of TrustLine Holdings.

Under the proposal, buyback proceeds will be taxed as capital gains for all shareholders, ensuring that tax is levied only on the actual economic gain. The move aligns the taxation of buybacks with that of regular share sales and removes the anomaly faced by non-promoter investors.

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Semiconductor stocks surged after India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 was announced, Mission 2.0 aims to boost equipment, materials, IP design, and supply chains, Experts say the budget supports tech growth, R&D, and global competitiveness

* Semiconductor stocks surged after India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 was announced
* Mission 2.0 aims to boost equipment, materials, IP design, and supply chains
* Experts say the budget supports tech growth, R&D, and global competitiveness

Semiconductor stocks surged after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 in the Union Budget 2026, aiming to boost equipment production, R&D, skilled workforce, and strengthen supply chains for global competitiveness.

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* Semiconductor stocks surged after India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 was announced
* Mission 2.0 aims to boost equipment, materials, IP design, and supply chains
* Experts say the budget supports tech growth, R&D, and global competitiveness

The shares of semiconductor companies jumped in trade on February 1 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the second version of India Semiconductor Mission.

While presenting Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the new version of the scheme aims to produce equipment and materials, design fullstack Indian IP, and fortify supply chains.

“We will also focus on industry-led research and training centres to develop technology and skilled workforce,” she added.
<h3><strong>Semiconductor stocks:</strong></h3>
<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/electric-equipment/cgpowerindustrialsolutions/CG">CG Power and Industrial Solutions</a> shares surged 6 percent to trade at Rs 620 apiece, while MIC Electronics shares gained nearly 5 percent to their day’s high, before paring gains.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/electronics-components/kaynestechnologyindia/KTI">Kaynes Technology India</a> shares also gained more than 5 percent.
<h3><strong>What experts say:</strong></h3>
“Union Budget 2026 signals a strong strategic thrust towards technology-led growth and sustainable energy transformation. The launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with significant support for industry-led R&amp;D and manufacturing is a landmark step in advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem and strengthening our global competitiveness,” said Pawan Kumar Garg, Chairman &amp; Joint Managing Director, Fujiyama Power Systems. “We are optimistic about contributing to this dual momentum in semiconductors and the clean energy transition,” he added.

"This budget represents a significant change, including strategic investments in semiconductors, precision engineering, and applied AI—the cornerstones of intelligent production, said, Amarnath Jan, CEO of Keystone Robotix.

Structural initiatives like India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, high-speed rail expansions, and targeted aid for manufacturing and emerging sectors promise greater competitiveness, job creation and economic resilience, said Vinod Francis, Chief Financial Officer, South Indian Bank.

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CG Power, other semiconductor stocks jump up to 6% after FM Sitharaman unveils India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

The shares of semiconductor companies jumped in trade on February 1 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the second version of India Semiconductor Mission.

While presenting Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the new version of the scheme aims to produce equipment and materials, design fullstack Indian IP, and fortify supply chains.

“We will also focus on industry-led research and training centres to develop technology and skilled workforce,” she added.
Semiconductor stocks:
CG Power and Industrial Solutions shares surged 6 percent to trade at Rs 620 apiece, while MIC Electronics shares gained nearly 5 percent to their day’s high, before paring gains.

Kaynes Technology India shares also gained more than 5 percent.
What experts say:
“Union Budget 2026 signals a strong strategic thrust towards technology-led growth and sustainable energy transformation. The launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with significant support for industry-led R&amp;amp;D and manufacturing is a landmark step in advancing India’s semiconductor ecosystem and strengthening our global competitiveness,” said Pawan Kumar Garg, Chairman &amp;amp; Joint Managing Director, Fujiyama Power Systems. “We are optimistic about contributing to this dual momentum in semiconductors and the clean energy transition,” he added.

&quot;This budget represents a significant change, including strategic investments in semiconductors, precision engineering, and applied AI—the cornerstones of intelligent production, said, Amarnath Jan, CEO of Keystone Robotix.

Structural initiatives like India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, high-speed rail expansions, and targeted aid for manufacturing and emerging sectors promise greater competitiveness, job creation and economic resilience, said Vinod Francis, Chief Financial Officer, South Indian Bank.

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Shares of digital payments companies rose after the government announced a Rs 2,000 crore incentive scheme for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and RuPay debit card transactions in the Union Budget 2026.

Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, surged as much as 5 percent, while One Mobikwik Systems Ltd climbed 4 percent in intraday trade.

The proposed allocation is close to the Rs 2,196 crore subsidy the government is expected to spend in FY25–26, as per revised budget estimates. However, the amount is significantly lower than the industry’s expectation of around Rs 4,500 crore.

Budget documents showed that the actual subsidy outgo for FY24–25 stood at Rs 1,923 crore. The subsidy bill has remained largely unchanged even as the digital payments ecosystem recorded nearly 70 percent growth in transaction volumes.

According to payment companies, the platform requires around Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 crore in annual subsidies to support investments in digital infrastructure, ensure seamless payment processing and expand into newer segments.

UPI transactions have continued to scale new highs in both volume and value, with annual growth of around 30 percent. In January, UPI transaction volumes crossed 21 billion, while transaction value exceeded Rs 28 lakh crore.

Paytm, Mobikwik shares jump after Rs 2,000 crore UPI incentive announcement

Shares of digital payments companies rose after the government announced a Rs 2,000 crore incentive scheme for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and RuPay debit card transactions in the Union Budget 2026.

Shares of One97 Communications Ltd, the parent company of Paytm, surged as much as 5 percent, while One Mobikwik Systems Ltd climbed 4 percent in intraday trade.

The proposed allocation is close to the Rs 2,196 crore subsidy the government is expected to spend in FY25–26, as per revised budget estimates. However, the amount is significantly lower than the industry’s expectation of around Rs 4,500 crore.

Budget documents showed that the actual subsidy outgo for FY24–25 stood at Rs 1,923 crore. The subsidy bill has remained largely unchanged even as the digital payments ecosystem recorded nearly 70 percent growth in transaction volumes.

According to payment companies, the platform requires around Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 crore in annual subsidies to support investments in digital infrastructure, ensure seamless payment processing and expand into newer segments.

UPI transactions have continued to scale new highs in both volume and value, with annual growth of around 30 percent. In January, UPI transaction volumes crossed 21 billion, while transaction value exceeded Rs 28 lakh crore.

Defence stocks fell sharply after budget capex failed to meet expectations, Nifty Defence index dropped nearly 9 percent amid broad market selloff, Major defence firms like BDL, GRSE, and Paras Defence saw double-digit declines

* Defence stocks fell sharply after budget capex failed to meet expectations
* Nifty Defence index dropped nearly 9 percent amid broad market selloff
* Major defence firms like BDL, GRSE, and Paras Defence saw double-digit declines

Defence stocks fell sharply after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026 capex plans disappointed investors, with the Nifty Defence index dropping nearly 9% despite a 21% rise in defence capital expenditure and 24% increase for modernisation.

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* Defence stocks fell sharply after budget capex failed to meet expectations
* Nifty Defence index dropped nearly 9 percent amid broad market selloff
* Major defence firms like BDL, GRSE, and Paras Defence saw double-digit declines

The shares of defence companies tumbled in trade on February 1 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s capex plans for the sector failed to meet analysts and industry’s expectations.

The <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/indian-indices/nifty-india-defence-139.html">Nifty Defence index</a> crashed nearly 9 percent to 7,458.65, amid a sharp selloff in the overall market in the afternoon trading hours of Sunday.
<h3><strong>What Nirmala Sitharaman said about defence capex:</strong></h3>
While presenting Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pegged FY27 defence expenditure at Rs 5.94 lakh crore, up from Rs 5.68 lakh crore in FY26. Defence capital expenditure has increased 21 percent year-on-year, with the allocation for defence modernisation seeing a sharper 24 percent rise over last year.

Investors had expected a strong jump in defence budget, especially as an aftermath to Operation Sindoor which the Indian military forces conducted over targeted military outfits in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir last year.
<h3><strong>Defence stocks:</strong></h3>
Bharat Dynamics (<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/aerospacedefence/bharatdynamics/BDL01">BDL</a>) shares crashed nearly 10 percent to trade at Rs 1,384.4 apiece, while Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp; Engineers (<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/engineering-heavy/gardenreachshipbuildersengineers/GRS01">GRSE</a>) and Data Patterns (India) shares declined nearly 14 percent. Paras Defence shares fell 12 percent.

<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/ship-building/mazagondockshipbuilders/MDS01">Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders</a>, Hindustan Aeronautics (<a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/aerospacedefence/hindustanaeronautics/HAL">HAL</a>), Cochin Shipyard and Bharat Electronics (BEL) shares also fell around 10 percent each, while BEML shares fell nearly 11 percent.
<h3><strong>What experts say:</strong></h3>
Beyond immediate security needs, capital-led defence spending has a powerful economic multiplier—supporting indigenous manufacturing, technology development and skilled employment, said Varun Gupta, CEO, Groww Mutual Fund.

"A sustained shift towards domestically sourced defence capital can strengthen India’s strategic autonomy while creating durable growth opportunities across the broader industrial ecosystem," he said.

“Budget 2026 lays down an ambitious roadmap for India’s manufacturing sector, anchored by a record ₹12.2 trillion infrastructure capex and a clear strategy to expand manufacturing’s share of GDP. The enhanced focus on structural reforms, revitalising legacy industries and scaling advanced sectors signals a shift from incremental support to broad-based capacity building and competitiveness," said Jaikaran Chandock, Director, Balu Forge Industries.

He added that the allocation of Rs 5.95 lakh crore to the defence sector for defence research, land systems and equipment further strengthens the manufacturing outlook, particularly for precision engineering and high-value domestic production.

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BDL, GRSE, other defence stocks fall up to 14% as Budget 2026 misses expectations on capex outlay; index falls 9%

The shares of defence companies tumbled in trade on February 1 as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s capex plans for the sector failed to meet analysts and industry’s expectations.

The Nifty Defence index crashed nearly 9 percent to 7,458.65, amid a sharp selloff in the overall market in the afternoon trading hours of Sunday.
What Nirmala Sitharaman said about defence capex:
While presenting Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pegged FY27 defence expenditure at Rs 5.94 lakh crore, up from Rs 5.68 lakh crore in FY26. Defence capital expenditure has increased 21 percent year-on-year, with the allocation for defence modernisation seeing a sharper 24 percent rise over last year.

Investors had expected a strong jump in defence budget, especially as an aftermath to Operation Sindoor which the Indian military forces conducted over targeted military outfits in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir last year.
Defence stocks:
Bharat Dynamics (BDL) shares crashed nearly 10 percent to trade at Rs 1,384.4 apiece, while Garden Reach Shipbuilders &amp;amp; Engineers (GRSE) and Data Patterns (India) shares declined nearly 14 percent. Paras Defence shares fell 12 percent.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Cochin Shipyard and Bharat Electronics (BEL) shares also fell around 10 percent each, while BEML shares fell nearly 11 percent.
What experts say:
Beyond immediate security needs, capital-led defence spending has a powerful economic multiplier—supporting indigenous manufacturing, technology development and skilled employment, said Varun Gupta, CEO, Groww Mutual Fund.

&quot;A sustained shift towards domestically sourced defence capital can strengthen India’s strategic autonomy while creating durable growth opportunities across the broader industrial ecosystem,&quot; he said.

“Budget 2026 lays down an ambitious roadmap for India’s manufacturing sector, anchored by a record ₹12.2 trillion infrastructure capex and a clear strategy to expand manufacturing’s share of GDP. The enhanced focus on structural reforms, revitalising legacy industries and scaling advanced sectors signals a shift from incremental support to broad-based capacity building and competitiveness,&quot; said Jaikaran Chandock, Director, Balu Forge Industries.

He added that the allocation of Rs 5.95 lakh crore to the defence sector for defence research, land systems and equipment further strengthens the manufacturing outlook, particularly for precision engineering and high-value domestic production.

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Thomas Cook, Easy Trip shares up after TCS rate cut on overseas tours, TCS on overseas tour packages reduced to 2 percent in Union Budget 2026, Five medical tourism hubs and a National Institute of Hospitality proposed

* Thomas Cook, Easy Trip shares up after TCS rate cut on overseas tours
* TCS on overseas tour packages reduced to 2 percent in Union Budget 2026
* Five medical tourism hubs and a National Institute of Hospitality proposed

Thomas Cook and Easy Trip Planners shares surged after the Union Budget proposed cutting TCS on overseas tour packages to 2%. The Budget also announced new medical tourism hubs and initiatives to boost infrastructure, training, and quality in the tourism sector.

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* Thomas Cook, Easy Trip shares up after TCS rate cut on overseas tours
* TCS on overseas tour packages reduced to 2 percent in Union Budget 2026
* Five medical tourism hubs and a National Institute of Hospitality proposed

The shares of <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/miscellaneous/thomascookindia/TCI">Thomas Cook</a> and <a href="https://www.moneycontrol.com/india/stockpricequote/travel-services/easytripplanners/ETP01">Easy Trip Planners</a> gained sharply on February 1 after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to reduce TCS rate on the sale of overseas tour programme package.

While presenting the Union Budget 2026, Sitharaman said the Budget aims to reduce TCS rate on these packages from the current 5 percent and 20 percent to 2 percent without any stipulation of amount.

The shares of Easy Trip Planners, the parent company of Ease My Trip, jumped nearly 11 percent to trade at Rs 7 apiece. Thomas Cook (India) shares meanwhile gained more than 5 percent to trade at Rs 129 apiece.

Notably, this is only one of the several reforms proposed for the tourism sector. The Finance Minister also proposed to build five medical value tourism hubs in India.

“In partnership with the private sector, these hubs will serve as integrates healthcare complexes that combine medical, educational and research facilities. There will be AYUSH centres, medical-valued tourism facilitation centres and infrastructure for diagnostics, post-care and rehabilitation. These hubs will provide diverse opportunities, job opportunities for healthy professionals including doctors,” the finance minister said today.

Reacting to the announcements, Vineet Verma, Director at Brigade Hotel Ventures, said that tourism has finally received the strategic recognition it deserves in this year’s Budget.

"The emphasis on infrastructure led development, experiential tourism, and ease of doing business sends a strong signal to investors and operators alike. This can accelerate asset creation, improve quality standards, and unlock the sector’s true economic potential. The Budget’s emphasis on tourism also goes beyond infrastructure and rightly addresses the sector’s biggest gap, skilled human capital. The proposed National Institute of Hospitality, along with focused training of tourist guides and service professionals, can significantly raise quality standards, visitor experience, and global competitiveness of Indian tourism," he added.

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Thomas Cook, Easy Trip shares rise up to 11% as FM Sitharaman reduces TCS rate on overseas tour packages to 2%

The shares of Thomas Cook and Easy Trip Planners gained sharply on February 1 after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to reduce TCS rate on the sale of overseas tour programme package.

While presenting the Union Budget 2026, Sitharaman said the Budget aims to reduce TCS rate on these packages from the current 5 percent and 20 percent to 2 percent without any stipulation of amount.

The shares of Easy Trip Planners, the parent company of Ease My Trip, jumped nearly 11 percent to trade at Rs 7 apiece. Thomas Cook (India) shares meanwhile gained more than 5 percent to trade at Rs 129 apiece.

Notably, this is only one of the several reforms proposed for the tourism sector. The Finance Minister also proposed to build five medical value tourism hubs in India.

“In partnership with the private sector, these hubs will serve as integrates healthcare complexes that combine medical, educational and research facilities. There will be AYUSH centres, medical-valued tourism facilitation centres and infrastructure for diagnostics, post-care and rehabilitation. These hubs will provide diverse opportunities, job opportunities for healthy professionals including doctors,” the finance minister said today.

Reacting to the announcements, Vineet Verma, Director at Brigade Hotel Ventures, said that tourism has finally received the strategic recognition it deserves in this year’s Budget.

&quot;The emphasis on infrastructure led development, experiential tourism, and ease of doing business sends a strong signal to investors and operators alike. This can accelerate asset creation, improve quality standards, and unlock the sector’s true economic potential. The Budget’s emphasis on tourism also goes beyond infrastructure and rightly addresses the sector’s biggest gap, skilled human capital. The proposed National Institute of Hospitality, along with focused training of tourist guides and service professionals, can significantly raise quality standards, visitor experience, and global competitiveness of Indian tourism,&quot; he added.

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Paytm, Mobikwik shares jump after Rs 2,000 crore UPI incentive announcement

BDL, GRSE, other defence stocks fall up to 14% as Budget 2026 misses expectations on capex outlay; index falls 9%

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