https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=69889 The finance minister stated that increased Securities Transaction Tax rates on equity futures and options are intended to deter speculative 'satta' trading and protect small investors, citing studies showing over 90% of retail F&O trades result in losses; the change complements existing regulatory measures like higher margins, contract-size rationalisation, position limits and upfront premium collection. Separately, a tariff reduction agreement with a major trading partner was noted as likely to boost export competitiveness for affected sectors. en-us Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:16:04 +0530 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:16:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=69889 The finance minister stated that increased Securities Transaction Tax rates on equity futures and options are intended to deter speculative 'satta' trading and protect small investors, citing studies showing over 90% of retail F&O trades result in losses; the change complements existing regulatory measures like higher margins, contract-size rationalisation, position limits and upfront premium collection. Separately, a tariff reduction agreement with a major trading partner was noted as likely to boost export competitiveness for affected sectors. News - Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:16:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=69889