GST 2.0 Reforms Ignite Market Rally as Nifty Nears 25,000
Indian equities surged at the open as the GST Council's sweeping tax reforms fueled bullish sentiment across sectors. The Nifty 50 climbed 0.8% to 24,913.35 while the Sensex advanced 0.83% to 81,233.14, propelled by expectations of festive-season consumption growth.
Mahindra & Mahindra led gainers with a 6.48% jump, followed by Bajaj Financial Services' 4.84% rise. The reforms introduce a 40% luxury tax tier while cutting rates on essentials—a structural shift analysts call "fiscally manageable" despite the ₹48,000 crore stimulus.