Could you be missing a critical June 2026 tax deadline? Check these essential TDS, Form 16, STT and advance tax requirements before it's too lateJune 2026 income tax deadlines are closer than many taxpayers realize. Form 16 issuance, TDS deposits, advance tax payments and STT reconci...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Have trading volumes dropped after STT hike on F&O? Here's what data showsIndia's government increased taxes on derivatives trading to control speculation. Data from April and May shows trading volumes remained la...
27 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Listed brokers, exchanges rake in profits even as war clouds lingerIndia's listed brokers and exchanges reported robust March quarter earnings, driven by a surge in Margin Trading Facility (MTF) and a favor...
27 May, 2026, 05.44 AM IST
Retail, traders chase midcap rally with stock futures betsRetail and high net worth traders have reached record levels in stock futures, driven by bullish momentum in mid and smallcap stocks. This ...
25 May, 2026, 05.28 AM IST
Modi’s toughest economic test may demand more than appealsPrime Minister Narendra Modi faces economic headwinds. Appeals for reduced consumption of imported goods like oil and gold may not suffice....
14 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
BSE crosses ₹5,000 cr revenue for first time in 150 years, options volume doubles, FPI count jumps 5x; what next?BSE has recorded its best financial year ever, surpassing ₹5,000 crore in revenue. The exchange is expanding its derivative offerings with ...
08 May, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Groww's Ishan Bansal sees structural shift in derivatives participation post regulatory changesDerivatives business faces a structural reset post FY25 regulatory changes, with growth now driven by a smaller but stable customer base, i...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
A beginner's guide to scalping: Capturing the market’s micro-trendsScalping is a high-speed trading style focused on capturing tiny price movements, demanding radical honesty, unbreakable discipline, and fl...
10 Apr, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
New STT rules kick in from April 1: What changes for stock market traders and brokersFrom April 1, Indian markets face major regulatory changes as higher taxes and stricter funding norms reshape trading. Securities transacti...
31 Mar, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
F&O trading to get costlier from April 1 as curbs on speculation kick inEquity derivatives trading faces higher costs from April 1. New government taxes on futures and options will increase trading expenses. The...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
From April 1, 2026 stock market F&O trading gets costlier, know how much extra you need to pay; Budget 2026 announcementBudget 2026 has increased Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trading to curb excessive retail speculation. Effective A...
02 Feb, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
'4 guna lagaan dena hoga': STT hike budget memes storm internet as Nirmala Sitharaman moots changes for F&O. Check hilarious reactionsBudget STT hike memes: As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) on futures...
02 Feb, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
STT and F&O explained: Why has FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s proposed hike on Securities Transaction Tax in her Budget speech left traders worried? All FAQs answeredIn the Union Budget 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), on both futures...
01 Feb, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
BSE, Groww, Angel One shares crash 13% as Budget 2026 raises STT on futures and optionsUnder the Budget 2026 proposals, the STT on futures transactions was increased from 0.02% to 0.05%. The STT on options premium was raised f...
01 Feb, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath calls for lower STT, higher leverage to boost trading volumes in cash, futuresZerodha CEO Nithin Kamath criticized the high Securities Transaction Tax (STT), noting it's higher than brokerage income and discourages tr...
07 Aug, 2025, 04.40 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman hikes STT on sale of options and futures by 25%In the Finance Bill 2023, which was passed by the Lok Sabha today, Sitharaman also hiked STT by 25% on sale of futures contracts.
24 Mar, 2023, 05.18 PM IST
- Govt may scrap STT on unused options
The govt may not levy STT on options which are not exercised, according to a proposal by the FinMin.
05 Jul, 2007, 12.42 AM IST