Under the new proposals, STT on futures trades has been raised from 0.02% to 0.05%, while options trading now attracts a flat ...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), on both futures and options, ...

Budget 2026 has increased Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trading to curb excessive retail speculation. Effective April 1, 2026, STT rates on options will rise by up to 50%, ...

The F&O tax hike fits into a broader Budget 2026 theme of promoting financial stability over speculative excess. While the government continues to encourage long-term investment and capital market ...

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 proposed raising STT on Futures and Options trading, a move that crashed the stock market on Sunday.

Starting April 1, 2026, India will see increased Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trading. The Finance ...

Budget 2026: Presenting her ninth consecutive Budget on Sunday, 1 February, FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to hike the ...

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BSE share price and Angel One shares declined as much as 10% each, Groww shares declined 9.6%, and IIFL Finance stock price ...

The steep hike in STT rates is likely to impact volumes on exchanges and broker revenues, which are heavily dependent on ...

The intent of the STT hike in Union Budget 2026 is to moderate the “unchecked explosion” of retail gambling in the stock market.

Union Budget's STT hike raises derivatives costs, impacting liquidity and trading volumes amid concerns for brokers and investors.