Sensex zooms past 2,000 points. People flood Twitter with memes

Presently, hashtags #Sensex and #CorporateTax are trending on Twitter and some people are reacting in the most creative way possible.

Updated on: Sep 20, 2019, 19:08:03 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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Today, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government’s decision of slashing corporate tax rates for domestic companies, Sensex spiralled over 2,000 points. Expectedly, people began talking about the news across various social media platforms – especially Twitter. While some landed into serious discussions, there were a few who reacted with hilarious memes.

Today Sensex spiralled over 2,000 points. (Twitter/@gajender00)

Presently, hashtags #Sensex and #CorporateTax are trending on Twitter and some people are reacting in the most creative way possible. Check out what they tweeted:

On Saturday, Finance Minister also announced about mega shopping festivals - a model based on popular Dubai Shopping Festival. Sitharaman added that it will attract capital and tourists, which will boost economic activity.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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