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STT hike on F&O aims to put a curb on "speculative" trading options: Arvin
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Earlier in the day, the Income Tax Department issued a clarification on the hike in STT on futures and options trades
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Except F&O, STT rates remain same for others: Income Tax Dept on rate hike
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
It said the total volume of transaction in options and futures is more than 500 times of Indian Gross Domestic Product (GDP). "In Rupee terms, our GDP is 300 lakh crore rupees, while the volume for options and futures is more than 1.5 lakh lakh crore rupees. Therefore, there is justificat
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Stock markets will absorb STT hike, no impact on NSE IPO and asset of list
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The stock markets will absorb the changes in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and gradually adjust, with no significant impact on the asset quality of stock brokers or exchange-listed entities, Ashish Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), said on Sunday.
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Focus on long-term growth: Industry hails capex push and fiscal discipline
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The industry has reacted with notable optimism, particularly regarding the scale of public spending. Amisha Vora, Chairperson & Managing Director of PL Capital - Prabhudas Lilladher, highlighted that the 24 Per cent rise in government capex is "huge" and noted the strategic importance
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Nifty down 1.5%, Sensex loses 1000 pts as Sitharaman hikes Securities Tran
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The domestic equity markets witnessed heavy selling pressure on Sunday as stocks fell sharply during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 speech, with investors reacting strongly to a steep increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) tr
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Commercial LPG price hiked by Rs 49, domestic cylinder rates unchanged
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Oil marketing companies increased the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 49, with the new rates coming into effect from Sunday.
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Why Indian Students Are Turning to the Philippines for a Safer Medical Edu
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 28: In an era of changing global immigration rules, stability in medical education has become more valuable than ever. The recent hike of the U.S. H-1B visa application fee to USD 100,000 in September 2025 is a stark reminder that visa-dependent pathways
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Trump hikes tariffs on South Korean autos, pharma to 25% over stalled trad
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Announcing the move on Truth Social, Trump said, "Because the Korean Legislature hasn't enacted our Historic Trade Agreement, which is their prerogative, I am hereby increasing South Korean TARIFFS on Autos, Lumber, Pharma, and all other Reciprocal TARIFFS, from 15% to 25%." It remains un
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Central Government approves wage and pension hikes for PSGICs, NABARD and
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
The Central Government has officially approved wage and pension revisions for employees and retirees of Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs), the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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West Bengal: ASHA workers protest at Sealdah Railway Station, demanding a
Updated : 2 months ago IST
This is the second major protest by ASHA workers in West Bengal this month. On January 7, they had staged a demonstration in front of the Swasthya Bhawan in Salt Lake, demanding a hike in allowances.
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Regulator's inaction pushes Pakistan's oil sector to the brink
Updated : 2 months ago IST
OCAC criticised OGRA for delaying the ECC-approved margin increase for oil marketing companies and linking it fully to 100% digitisation. It urged immediate notification of at least half the hike, proposed a "Digitisation Fund," and sought reimbursement for ATG and track-and-trace investment
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Indian metals sector to gain momentum in 2026, amid price hike and policy
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Indian metals and mining sector is expected to remain in favour during 2026, driven by supportive global macro factors, strong domestic demand, and recent policy interventions like safeguard duties, according to a report by HSBC Global Investment Research.
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