STT hike unlikely to curb speculation, says Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath

Feb 02, 2026

Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has said the hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) announced in the Union Budget 2026 is unlikely...

Private cryptocurrencies have no underlying, it is speculative activity which can trigger financial crisis: RBI Governor

Dec 26, 2022

The government believes any legislation for regulation or for banning can be effective only with significant international collaboration on evaluating the risks and benefits...

Trading volume will hold steady despite higher STT imposed in Budget 2026: ICRA

Feb 02, 2026

"Nonetheless, some moderation in derivatives activity remains a risk, which could translate into lower trading turnover and consequently softer brokerage volumes and revenues from...

No plans to collect tolls from two-wheelers, Nitin Gadkari junks reports

Jun 26, 2025

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari junked on Thursday the speculative reports that asserted the government was going to impose toll tax on two-wheelers.

J-K: Security forces launch cordon and search operation in Kulgam

Jan 20, 2023

A cordon and search operation (CASO) has been launched to search the area. Some speculative shots were also fired during the operation, officials said.

Except F&O, STT rates remain same for others: Income Tax Dept on rate hike

Feb 01, 2026

It said the total volume of transaction in options and futures is more than 500 times of Indian Gross Domestic Product (GDP). "In Rupee...