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'Limited To Futures & Options': FM Sitharaman Sets The Record Straight On STT Hike In Budget | Exclusive

‘Limited To Futures & Options’: FM Sitharaman Sets The Record Straight On STT Hike In Budget | Exclusive

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Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 21:14 IST Responding to suggestions that speculation could have been tackled through alternative measures, Sitharaman said the government’s approach was carefully calibrated. FM Niramala Sitharaman speaks on STT hike. (Image: News18) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday strongly defended the government’s decision to raise Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on the derivatives…

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Experts Flag High STT, LTCG Burden Amid Record Foreign Outflows, Seek Relief In Budget 2026

Experts Flag High STT, LTCG Burden Amid Record Foreign Outflows, Seek Relief In Budget 2026

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Last Updated:January 22, 2026, 12:43 IST High STT and LTCG taxes are dampening investor sentiment in India’s equity markets, say experts, urging rationalisation to boost participation. xperts flag high STT, LTCG burden as foreign outflows persist ahead of Budget India’s equity markets continue to draw long-term optimism on strong fundamentals, but high transaction costs —…

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