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How will the STT hike on F&O trades affect arbitrage and other funds?

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026 increased transaction costs in the derivatives market by hiking the securities transaction tax (STT) on futures and options trades. While the increase is small in abso... Read More


How will the STT hike on F&O trades affect arbitrage and other funds?

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026 increased transaction costs in the derivatives market by hiking the securities transaction tax (STT) on futures and options trades. While the increase is small in abso... Read More


Budget 2026: No TAN needed for NRI property deals from October 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union budget for FY27 has proposed that residents buying properties from non-resident Indians (NRIs) are not required to obtain TAN (tax deduction and collection account numbe... Read More


How do loans against shares work, and should you get one?

New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- If you need urgent cash and have a significant equity portfolio, you can opt for a loan against shares (LAS) instead of selling your stocks. This facility allows individuals to b... Read More


Devina Mehra on why piling into gold, silver right now may be a mistake

New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Assets traditionally seen as safe havens, such as gold and silver, have moved centre stage, with investors flocking to them amid rising global uncertainty. Volatile equity market... Read More


Why the order of market returns can make or break your portfolio

New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- The order of investment returns can significantly affect the final portfolio outcome, even if the long-term average return remains the same-this is called sequence of returns ris... Read More


Why the order of your investment returns matters more than you think.

Mumbai, Jan. 20 -- The order of investment returns can significantly affect the final portfolio outcome, even if the long-term average return remains the same-this is called sequence of returns risk. ... Read More


Waiting for a market crash may cost you more than investing at record highs

Mumbai, Jan. 11 -- With equity markets hovering near record highs, many investors are choosing to wait, hoping for a correction before committing fresh money. The instinct is understandable: buying at... Read More