Mumbai, Dec 01: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty hit their fresh all-time highs in early trade on Monday as investors’ sentiment turned positive after India’s economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent in July-September – the fastest pace in six quarters.

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 452.35 points to 86,159.02 — its record peak. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 122.85 points to hit a lifetime high of 26,325.80.

From the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, State Bank of India and Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the biggest gainers.

However, ITC, Bajaj Finance, Titan and Tech Mahindra were the laggards.

India’s economy grew at a higher-than-expected 8.2 per cent – the fastest pace in six quarters – in July-September, as front-loading of production ahead of GST rates cut boosted consumption that helped offset the impact of steep US tariffs.

“New record highs for the Nifty appear set to become the new norm, buoyed by India’s Q2 FY26 GDP print of 8.2per cent and broad-based sectoral strength,” Prashanth Tapse l, Senior VP (Research), Mehta Equities Ltd, said.

In Asian markets, Shanghai’s SSE Composite index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index quoted in positive territory, while South Korea’s Kospi and Japan’s Nikkei 225 index traded lower.

US markets ended higher on Friday.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 3,795.72 crore on Friday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 4,148.48 crore, according to exchange data.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped 1.62 per cent to USD 63.39 per barrel.

On Friday, the Sensex dipped by 13.71 points or 0.02 per cent to settle at 85,706.67. The Nifty skidded 12.60 points or 0.05 per cent to 26,202.95.

New Delhi, Dec 01: Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Vijay Kumar Vasanth on Monday moved an adjournment motion in Parliament seeking an urgent debate on the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the country.

Calling the revision exercise as “unplanned and one-sided,” the Congress MPs have flagged the alleged extreme pressure put on Booth Level Officers (BLOs), resulting in deaths and exhaustion.
Earlier today, Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore flagged the repeated suicides of BLOs, saying that the Election Commission is doing “vote chori” in the name of SIR.

“We want the Parliament to function and the discussions to take place. We want a discussion on SIR, which is an attack on democracy, on ‘vote chori’, which is where the Election Commission has become an agent itself. BLOs are dying, suicides are happening in the 12 states where SIR is happening,” Tagore said.

Kanyakumari MP Vijay Kumar also moved an adjournment motion today.

“The exercise is unplanned and one-sided, with no consultation or support, forcing BLOs into extreme pressure where many have collapsed and some have died,” the MP claimed in his motion.
He criticised the Election Commission for not investigating these deaths or providing data, calling this institutional cruelty. “The public is facing confusion and repeated verification, making the SIR anti-people and anti-democratic,” he added.

The MP demands that the SIR be suspended, BLO deaths be investigated, families compensated, election procedures reformed, and the Election Commission summoned to explain its actions.

The second phase of the SIR exercise covers Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, following the successful completion of the first phase in Bihar. The final voter list will be published on February 14, 2026.

Meanwhile, the 6th Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 269th Session of the Rajya Sabha will commence on Monday, December 1, at 11 am, marking the beginning of the Winter Session of Parliament. The session will conclude on December 19.

New Delhi, Dec 01: The Winter Session of Parliament begins Monday and will continue until December 19, featuring 15 sittings spread across the 19-day schedule.

The government has lined up a heavy legislative agenda, with at least 13 bills set to be introduced, including major economic and national security–related proposals. At the same time, the Opposition is preparing to mount pressure on the government over the SIR issue, national security concerns, and several other pending matters.

Among the most prominent bills slated for introduction are The Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, and The Health Security National Security Cess Bill, 2025.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to move these bills in the Lok Sabha. The two pieces of legislation aim to replace the existing GST compensation cess on “sin goods” such as tobacco and pan masala with a revised excise levy.

According to sources, this move is intended to ensure that the current high taxation levels on such goods continue, while also creating a more stable revenue stream for national security and public health spending.

The Health Security National Security Cess Bill, 2025 specifically proposes a cess on machines and processes used to manufacture specified goods. The stated purpose of this cess is to “augment the resources for meeting expenditure on national security and public health,” marking a significant shift in how these sectors might be funded going forward.

Additionally, the government has listed several other important bills for consideration during the session. These include the National Highways (Amendment) Bill, the Atomic Energy Bill, the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, and the Higher Education Commission of India Bill, 2025.

The Atomic Energy Bill is expected to draw particular attention, as it may open the door for private companies to establish nuclear power plants—an unprecedented shift in India’s nuclear energy framework.

Beyond legislation, Parliament will also take up discussion and voting on the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025-26, a crucial exercise in government expenditure planning.

On the Opposition side, parties have already made it clear that they will demand an immediate and comprehensive debate on the SIR issue.

They have warned that disruptions may be inevitable if the government refuses to allow discussion. The Opposition also intends to raise matters relating to national security—especially in the wake of the recent Delhi car explosion, along with labour codes, the role of Governors, and pending dues owed to states.

While the government is focused on pushing its legislative commitments, it has also conveyed its willingness to commemorate the 150th year of Vande Mataram. However, it remains to be seen how smoothly the session proceeds amid the Opposition’s firm stance.