Stock Market News LIVE: Market Masters Decode The Impact Of Union Budget 2026

Markets closed sharply higher on Monday, with benchmarks recouping a large part of the losses from the special Sunday session, as investors digested the Union Budget’s impact on markets and capital flows. The rebound came despite higher transaction taxes on derivatives and the lack of fresh foreign investment incentives. The Sensex surged 943 points to close at 81,666, while the Nifty 50 gained 262 points to end at 25,088. The Nifty Bank rose 201 points to 58,619. Sectoral buying was led by oil & gas, auto, FMCG, metal and realty stocks. Heavyweights such as Power Grid, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Adani Ports, Tata Consumer, BEL and Reliance Industries featured among the top gainers on the Nifty, supporting the broader market recovery.