Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Indian Stock Market Faces Headwinds Amidst GST Changes, US Visa Fees
The Indian stock market went down because investors decided to sell some of their shares.
New rules from the US, like a higher fee for tech worker visas, could hurt the tech industry, and the Indian government is changing its tax system.
Investors are watching how the new rules affect different businesses.
Plus, the government is working on a trade deal with the United States.
Foreign and Indian investors are buying shares in the market.
Indian market indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, closed lower due to profit-taking and global factors.
US President Trump introduced a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas.
GST 2.0 tax reforms are set to begin on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Union Commerce Minister is leading a delegation to the U.S. for trade talks.
Foreign and Domestic Institutional Investors (FIIs and DIIs) were net buyers of Indian equities.
- Who
- Indian Stock Market, FIIs, DIIs, US Government
- What
- Experiencing declines amidst global cues, profit-taking, and policy changes including H-1B visa fees and GST reform
- When
- Week of September 22, 2025
- Where
- India, United States
- Why
- Due to profit-taking, US policy changes, and GST reforms.
- Sensex Closing
- 82,626.23 (down 0.47%)
- Nifty 50 Closing
- 25,327.05 (down 0.38%)
- H-1B Visa Fee
- $100,000 per visa
- GST 2.0 Implementation
- September 22, 2025
- FII Net Buying (Sept 19)
- ₹390 crore
- DII Net Buying (Sept 19)
- ₹2,105 crore