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
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
True cost of trading: Know about these hidden charges that impact your trading bill; here's what it really costsThere are several types of orders that investors can place on the exchange, and each interacts with the system in a distinct way. The choic...
04 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Seasoned market investors enjoy market volatility while some young retail entrants exit: ANMI President Kamlesh ShroffANMI President Kamlesh Shroff said recent market volatility is unsettling for new investors, who may exit after experiencing sharp swings f...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Your smart investment playbook for FY27: What to buy, what to avoid and how to diversify after a rough FY26FY26 left your equity portfolio bruised. As FY27 begins, here’s how to heal it.
13 Apr, 2026, 01.25 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
Stock market investors, take note of these 6 key changes that come into effect from April 1From April 1, investors face key regulatory and tax changes including higher STT on derivatives, removal of interest deduction on dividend ...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Stockbrokers' body urges FM Sitharaman to revoke securities transaction tax hike proposalA body of stockbrokers on Thursday urged Finance Minister Nirmal Sitharaman to revoke the budget proposal to hike the securities transactio...
05 Feb, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
How sharp STT hike will impact your returns from arbitrage funds, SIFsArbitrage fund returns to take a 30-50 bps hit from Budget 2026's F&O tax hike, but post-tax advantage over debt funds intact; SIFs face mi...
02 Feb, 2026, 04.37 PM 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
Your arbitrage fund returns will fall by about 0.5% next year due to this increased STT: Deepak ShenoyThe Budget 2026 hike in Securities Transaction Tax is expected to reduce arbitrage fund returns by about 0.5% next year, according to Capit...
01 Feb, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Budget 2024: Securities transaction tax (STT) on F&O hiked to 0.02% and 0.1%The 2024 budget has increased the securities transaction tax (STT) on Futures & Options (F&O) of securities to 0.02 percent and 0.1percent ...
23 Jul, 2024, 06.23 PM IST
Brokers’ body calls for hike in LTCG limit, tax rebatesWithdrawal of Section 88E from April 2008 led to huge fall in market volumes, according to ANMI.
16 Feb, 2018, 01.51 PM IST
Sebi Budget note: Cut STT, ease tax rule for debt MFsThe regulator has also sought an increase in the investment limit for tax-saving equity mutual fund schemes to Rs 2 lakh from Rs 1.5 lakh.
24 Jan, 2017, 08.09 AM IST
- Taxman may include PAN in STT returns procedure
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) returns are likely to come under increased scrutiny of the I-T department this fiscal.
29 Aug, 2006, 02.48 AM IST
- Taxmen all set to keep closer tabs on STT returns
STT returns are likely to come under increased scrutiny of the income-tax department this fiscal.
28 Aug, 2006, 04.21 AM IST