Indian equity markets came under sharp selling pressure on Sunday after the Union Budget 2026–27 delivered a surprise hike in ...

Since STT is charged on every trade, and not on profits, traders must pay it even if they incur losses. This makes frequent ...

The sharp rise in retail participation in India’s derivatives market and mounting regulatory concerns over speculative ...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), on both futures and options, by up to 150%. After the announcement, the shares of BSE, Angel One, and ...

According to Equirus, higher STT increases the cost of frequent trading, which could discourage retail participation and ...

Consumer duty has led advisers to outsource their investment management, with the hunt for lower cost options pushing more ...

The UGC's new 2026 Equity Regulations aim to combat caste discrimination in higher education, mandating compliance and ...

Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD & CEO of the BSE, views the government's hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on F&O as a positive step for the market's long-term health. Speaking to CNBC TV18, he ...

The Indian stock market experienced a sharp decline due to increased Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives, with a 1,547-point drop in the BSE Sensex. Analysts expect the market to recover quickly ...

Union Budget 2026 raised securities transaction tax on futures and options, increasing trading costs across India’s ...

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Every F&O trade now costs more. Frequent, high-volume speculative trading becomes less attractive, which is exactly what the ...