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People Losing Hard-Earned Money: Sources On Hiked Securities Transaction Tax
As the Sensex and Nifty tumbled by over 1,500 points and 500 points after the Union Budget on Sunday, sources said the reaction was a result of the increase in the Securities Transaction Tax on Futures and Options.
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What Are SHE Marts? Budget 2026 Push To Boost Women-Led Enterprises
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday revealed key measures to support women entrepreneurs, especially in rural India. In her 2026 Union Budget speech, the Finance Minister outlined steps to help women-led enterprises scale up.
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Budget 2026: Tax Hike On Futures And Options Trading. What It Means
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options (F&O) trades in her Union Budget 2026 on February 1.
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Why Markets Are In Red After Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech
The Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Budget day as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's fiscal roadmap for 2026-27 failed to match D-Street's high expectations.
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Budget 2026 Opens India's Market As Trump Closes America's Doors
Raising the seafood duty-free input cap to 3 percent directly offsets the squeeze from higher foreign tariffs.
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Budget 2026: If You Are A Sovereign Gold Bond Investor, You Should Be Reading This
The new rule kicks in on April 1, 2026 for FY 2026 to 27 and beyond. Investors who bought SGBs on the exchange and plan to hold till maturity need to factor in this tax hit.
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Fiscal Deficit Estimated To Be 4.3% Of GDP In FY27: Nirmala Sitharaman
The fiscal deficit represents the gap between the governments total expenditure and its total revenue, excluding borrowings, and is largely financed through market borrowing.
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Budget 2026: Foreigners Can Buy Indian Stocks Directly Now. Here's the Fine Print
In a complementary move, the Finance Minister proposed raising the ceiling on how much a single person resident outside India can own in an Indian listed company, and how much all such individuals together may hold.
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Experts Hope For Tax Lifeline For FPIs As Foreign Money Bolts
Foreign institutional investors pulled Rs 19 billion in 2025 and another Rs 4 billion in the first month of 2026, a steady exodus that has rattled a market already struggling with currency weakness.
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Sensex Down 600 Points, Nifty 250 After Budget Speech
Indian markets suffered heavy losses amid high volatility as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026.
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Why ITC Investors Should Closely Follow Nirmala Sitharaman's Speech Today
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Speech: Nearly Rs 1 lakh crore has evaporated from the ITC's market value in a month as the stock plunged close to 20 per cent after the sharp cigarette tax hike unveiled in late December.
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Tech Giants Seek Massive AI, Digital Infrastructure Push In Budget 2026
Technology firms are expecting the Union Budget 2026-27 to push for development of the AI ecosystem, including innovation, digital infrastructure, across sectors, and provide liquidity in the market for its adoption.
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From FASTag Rules To Tobacco Prices: Key Changes Coming Into Effect From February 1
On February 1st, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament.
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Stock Markets Tank In Early Trade After 3-Day Rally
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday after a three-day rally, dragged by IT stocks and caution ahead of the Budget presentation on February 1.
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What's Really Spooking Foreign Investors? CEA Defends India's Fundamentals
Placing the current market turbulence in a global context, Nageswaran pointed to a decade of ultra-loose monetary policy.
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People Losing Hard-Earned Money: Sources On Hiked Securities Transaction Tax
As the Sensex and Nifty tumbled by over 1,500 points and 500 points after the Union Budget on Sunday, sources said the reaction was a result of the increase in the Securities Transaction Tax on Futures and Options.
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What Are SHE Marts? Budget 2026 Push To Boost Women-Led Enterprises
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday revealed key measures to support women entrepreneurs, especially in rural India. In her 2026 Union Budget speech, the Finance Minister outlined steps to help women-led enterprises scale up.
-
Budget 2026: Tax Hike On Futures And Options Trading. What It Means
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options (F&O) trades in her Union Budget 2026 on February 1.
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Why Markets Are In Red After Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech
The Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Budget day as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's fiscal roadmap for 2026-27 failed to match D-Street's high expectations.
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Budget 2026 Opens India's Market As Trump Closes America's Doors
Raising the seafood duty-free input cap to 3 percent directly offsets the squeeze from higher foreign tariffs.
-
Budget 2026: If You Are A Sovereign Gold Bond Investor, You Should Be Reading This
The new rule kicks in on April 1, 2026 for FY 2026 to 27 and beyond. Investors who bought SGBs on the exchange and plan to hold till maturity need to factor in this tax hit.
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Fiscal Deficit Estimated To Be 4.3% Of GDP In FY27: Nirmala Sitharaman
The fiscal deficit represents the gap between the governments total expenditure and its total revenue, excluding borrowings, and is largely financed through market borrowing.
-
Budget 2026: Foreigners Can Buy Indian Stocks Directly Now. Here's the Fine Print
In a complementary move, the Finance Minister proposed raising the ceiling on how much a single person resident outside India can own in an Indian listed company, and how much all such individuals together may hold.
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Experts Hope For Tax Lifeline For FPIs As Foreign Money Bolts
Foreign institutional investors pulled Rs 19 billion in 2025 and another Rs 4 billion in the first month of 2026, a steady exodus that has rattled a market already struggling with currency weakness.
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Sensex Down 600 Points, Nifty 250 After Budget Speech
Indian markets suffered heavy losses amid high volatility as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026.
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Why ITC Investors Should Closely Follow Nirmala Sitharaman's Speech Today
FM Nirmala Sitharaman Speech: Nearly Rs 1 lakh crore has evaporated from the ITC's market value in a month as the stock plunged close to 20 per cent after the sharp cigarette tax hike unveiled in late December.
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Tech Giants Seek Massive AI, Digital Infrastructure Push In Budget 2026
Technology firms are expecting the Union Budget 2026-27 to push for development of the AI ecosystem, including innovation, digital infrastructure, across sectors, and provide liquidity in the market for its adoption.
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From FASTag Rules To Tobacco Prices: Key Changes Coming Into Effect From February 1
On February 1st, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament.
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Stock Markets Tank In Early Trade After 3-Day Rally
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday after a three-day rally, dragged by IT stocks and caution ahead of the Budget presentation on February 1.
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What's Really Spooking Foreign Investors? CEA Defends India's Fundamentals
Placing the current market turbulence in a global context, Nageswaran pointed to a decade of ultra-loose monetary policy.
