The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes higher STT rates on derivatives to rein in speculative trading. Options and futures transactions executed from 1 April 2026 will attract increased tax ...

Domestic equity benchmarks slid sharply after the Budget presentation, as broad-based selling across most sectors -- except IT -- pulled the indices lower.

Under the new proposals, STT on futures trades has been raised from 0.02% to 0.05%, while options trading now attracts a flat 0.15% STT on both option premiums and exercised contracts. The move marks ...

The hike will adversely impact many HFT traders and wealthy traders who are major players in the Indian F&O market.

The announcement means that the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) charged on futures trading has been increased to 0.05 per cent of the transaction value.

The F&O tax hike fits into a broader Budget 2026 theme of promoting financial stability over speculative excess. While the ...

The China Securities Regulatory Commission recently issued a circular confirming nickel futures and options on SHFE as specified domestic products, and approved the Shanghai International Energy ...

The US futures exchange will offer retail-friendly, cash-settled tools for managing risk tied to Bitcoin’s volatility. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, a US futures exchange, is preparing ...