Bengaluru, Aug. 29 -- A casino stock came under focus after the government proposed a revision in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. The move, part of the broader GST 2.0 reform, brings higher levies on "sin goods," which could reshape the operating dynamics for the gaming and entertainment industry.

Delta Corp, India's leading casino operator, currently holds a market capitalization of Rs. 2,273.11 crore. The stock opened at Rs. 86.47 against its previous close of Rs. 87.95 and slipped to an intraday low of Rs. 84.29, marking a decline of 4.16 percent from the previous close. Over the past year, the stock has delivered a negative return of 37.34 percent.

What's the news? The government has proposed a 40 percent GST rate on cas...