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Higher STT Kicks In; Market Experts Predict 15% Volume Hit
F&O volumes likely to take a 10%-15% hit as STT kicks in

High-frequency traders operating on thin margins might find things difficult

April 1, 2026 19:35 IST
NSE directs brokers to remit excess STT to govt

Non-remitted STT and 1% interest for every month’s delay to be paid immediately.

March 10, 2026 21:16 IST
FII outflows India 2026 retail investors mutual funds SIP trend
Can FII selling pause after India-US trade deal? 3 game-changing catalysts set to spark a trend shift

FII buying returns to Indian equities as rupee strengthens and India-US trade deal sparks optimism—follow market trends for the latest…

February 9, 2026 07:38 IST
FM Sitharaman rules out capital gains tax change on equity
F&O like ‘Satta Market’ says FM Sitharaman on STT hike; rules out change in Capital Gains Tax for equity

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said futures and options trading has become like a ‘satta market’, justifying the 150% hike in…

Updated: February 5, 2026 13:14 IST
Trade deals can spur investment decisions: SEBI (Image:PTI)
SEBI Chief to maintain status quo on weekly expiry- On STT says, ‘Will continue whatever framework we have in place’

Sebi chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said trade deals like the one with the US remove uncertainties and can accelerate capital…

February 4, 2026 18:07 IST
Goldman Sachs flags near-term valuation risk after STT hike
Goldman Sachs flags near-term valuation risk after STT hike, stays positive on Indian equities

Goldman Sachs cautions about near-term valuation risks in Indian equities after the STT hike on futures and options, but stays…

Updated: February 4, 2026 16:12 IST
Markets today at close, February 02
Cautious Monday: Nifty ends above 25,000, Sensex jumps 940 points – Here are key highlights

Markets at close today, February 02: Indian equities surged post-budget led by auto and power gains; explore key movers and…

February 2, 2026 16:41 IST
Such an approach, he argued, would reduce uncertainty for both brokers and traders and be more effective than “death by a thousand STT hikes”.
‘STT hike will only push India deeper into options trading,’ says Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath

“If the goal was to reduce speculative activity in F&O, then I’m not sure this will do anything,” he wrote.…

February 2, 2026 16:39 IST
Infographic showing Motilal Oswal's Top 5 Nifty picks (SBI, Titan, M&M, Infosys, Zomato) and Top 5 Non-Nifty picks, alongside a comparison of stocks trading at premiums versus discounts to their historical averages.
Zomato, SBI, Titan and 7 more: Motilal Oswal reveals top 10 picks with strong return potential

Discover Motilal Oswal’s top 10 stock picks for strong returns in a volatile Indian market—see which sectors and stocks lead…

February 2, 2026 14:33 IST
STT hike on F&O negative for capital market stocks
STT hike on F&O ‘negative’ for capital market stocks, says Motilal Oswal

Motilal Oswal says the Budget 2026 hike in STT on futures and options is negative for capital market stocks.

Updated: February 2, 2026 13:36 IST
STT hike derivatives impact futures options trading India
How will STT hike impact F&O trading? Neelkanth Mishra, Ambit Capital list 7 ways higher costs will reshape trade

Budget hikes STT on futures by 150% and options by 50%. Axis Bank and Ambit explain why trading habits may…

February 2, 2026 13:10 IST
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Highlights: Markets end higher after choppy session: Nifty closes above 25,000, Sensex jumps 940 points

Share Market Highlights | BSE Sensex, Nifty 50 Today: Markets surged in the post budget session, while investors track STT…

Updated: February 2, 2026 15:40 IST
Why the 150% STT hike a ‘Big Surprise’ for traders—Check what it means for investors (Source: FE)
Why the 150% STT hike a ‘Big Surprise’ for traders—Check what it means for investors

Budget 2026 brings a sharp hike in Securities Transaction Tax on F&O trades. Here’s why the 150% STT hike surprised…

February 1, 2026 17:44 IST
Budget 2026: Budget 2026 PFC REC restructuring and Rs 100 crore municipal bond incentive
Budget 2026: What is Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and why its hike worries traders

STT was introduced in India on October 1, 2004. The idea behind it was to replace the long-term capital gains…

Updated: February 5, 2026 01:36 IST
A red-themed stock market dashboard showing a 2,000-point drop in Sensex, with 'STT Hike' and 'Buyback Tax' highlighted as the primary reasons for the crash.
Markets plunge to 2026 lows: STT on F&O raised to 0.05% in Budget 2026, Buyback taxed as capital gains

Markets plummet as Finance Minister hikes STT on F&O trades; discover how these tax changes impact your investments.

February 1, 2026 12:58 IST

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Madhya Pradesh gets a new train link with Hyderabad, Rewa–Kharalpalli Express approved
Madhya Pradesh gets a new train link with Hyderabad, Rewa–Kharalpalli Express approved
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A new train service has been approved by Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to improve rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh, Hyderabad, and other parts of the country. The train will run through Katni and is expected to benefit passengers from several districts in Madhya Pradesh. The train will provide a more convenient and reliable travel option for thousands of people.

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