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STT hike on F&O in Budget 2026: Income Tax Department issues clarification — ‘More than 500 times of GDP'

Budget 2026 STT announcement: The Income Tax Department on Sunday clarified about the new STT rules on F&O announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2026. Presenting her ninth ...
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STT hike on F&O in Budget 2026: Sitharaman's announcement fuels debate over trading volumes; here's what experts are saying

STT Hike On F&O: Market experts are sharply divided on the STT hike announcement. While some argue that this signals a government crackdown on speculative F&O activity and curb excessive speculation, ...
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What is securities transaction tax (STT)? Explained

The Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is a financial transaction tax and works on the same lines as TCS. This is a direct tax levied on transactions of buying and selling of securities that are listed ...