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Sharp hike in STT pulls Nifty and Sensex down by 2%; brokerages feel the heat
India's recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options has triggered a significant market downturn, mirroring a similar event in 2004. The…
Buybacks to be taxed as capital gains; retail investors benefit
The budget introduces a significant change in how share buybacks are taxed. Individual shareholders will now pay a lower 12.5% tax on buyback proceeds, moving…
Budget 2026 | Striking the right balance between aspiration and stability: S Naren
Looking ahead The focus is on strengthening the foundations for next phase of economic growth rather than near-term outcomes; equities may see a good year…
Foreigners get a direct pass to Indian equity
India is opening a new avenue for foreign investors to buy listed stocks directly. This move aims to attract global wealth seeking exposure to the…
Stock recommendations for 2 February from MarketSmith India
MarketSmith India reveals its top stock recommendations for today, 2 February. Get expert insights into the best-performing stocks to guide your investment decisions.
Stocks to buy: Raja Venkatraman recommends top picks for 2 February
Market expert Raja Venkatraman shares his top stocks to buy today, 2 February. Discover his exclusive picks and analysis to inform your investment strategy.
Budget 2026 | Option to put a price on risk may mean we pay a price in future: Nithin Kamath
The government's budget introduced changes impacting capital markets, including increased trading costs for futures and options, and revised tax treatment for Sovereign Gold Bonds. While…
Budget 2026 | Holding the line to sustain growth as India dreams big: Nilesh Shah
India's latest budget balances fiscal discipline with growth support, aiming for an investment-grade economy through targeted measures and enhanced productivity. Prioritizing long-term stability, it features…
Budget 2026 | Strategic sectors get the attention; markets in range: Sanjeev Prasad
The Indian budget offers a modest economic boost with increased capital expenditure, focusing on strategic sectors. While positive for earnings, market sentiment faces headwinds from…
Budget 2026 | Capex push to have trickle-down effect; STT hike a negative: Raamdeo Agrawal
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a significant tax holiday for foreign companies establishing data centers in India until 2047. This move aims to…
Why Sitharaman’s ninth budget chose continuity over courage
Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth budget emphasized continuity, focusing on GDP growth and increased capital expenditure. While fiscal consolidation continues slowly, the budget introduced a securities transaction…
