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    STT (Securities Transaction Tax)

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    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
    A strategic infographic highlighting 3 catalysts for FII return: 1. Rupee appreciation toward 90/$, 2. India-US Trade Deal (18% tariff), and 3. Morgan Stanley's earnings re-rating. The visual includes a comparison chart of FII flows from January (selling) to February (buying).
    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
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    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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    Despite correction, India remains the second-most expensive Asian market
    Despite correction, India remains the second-most expensive Asian market
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    India’s expensive market has seen a decline in valuation due to the West Asia crisis, but its P/E remains higher than other Asian countries. Experts believe this is justified by the quality of its corporate balance sheets and return on equity, but ongoing crisis could impact earnings and lead to a reevaluation of India’s valuation. Market is expected to remain expensive.

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