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​STT hike in F&O may dent FII flows; trading volumes may thin: Analysts

STT kike will be a headwind for capital-market-linked stocks. With derivatives volumes already shrinking in recent months, the hike, analysts say, may further their pressure near-term earnings.

Income Tax Act 2025 to be implemented from April 1: FM Sitharaman

The Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into force replacing the six-decade-old tax law on April 1

Govt proposes launch of Khelo India mission to transform sports sector

The Khelo India programme was launched in 2017 with objective to hold national level competitions across age groups for talent identification

FM proposes duty-free imports of specified inputs for leather exports

The move will help provide cushion to leather exporters who are reeling under the steep 50 per cent US tariffs

FM announces ₹10,000 cr container manufacturing scheme, 20 new waterways

New ship repair facilities for river vessels, coastal cargo promotion scheme also announced

F&O STT hike unlikely to deter active traders; markets will come around

The key message from the Budget is clear: fiscal consolidation will continue alongside growth, supported by responsible financial management

BSE stock price tanks 15% after Budget 2026; why did the stock fall today?

The government proposes to increase the securities transaction tax, raising STT on futures from 0.02% to 0.05% and on options premium from 0.1% to 0.15%.

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman pegs fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP for FY27

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pegged FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP, signalling continued fiscal consolidation, with net tax receipts seen at ₹28.7 trillion and higher tax devolution to states

Iran says it considers all European Union militaries to be terrorist groups

The comment by Iranian parliament speaker follows an EU agreement last week to list Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group

Australian Open: Djokovic vs Alcaraz head-to-head stats over the years

This is the 10th encounter between the two, and as each match passes, the rivalry grows more captivating.

ICC U19 World Cup: India vs Pakistan head-to-head records over the years

India lead Pakistan in youth ODI head-to-head encounters with 16 wins to 13 losses

Uncertainty over NCP merger: Sharad Pawar heads to Mumbai; Sunetra returns

It was unclear whether Sharad Pawar and Sunetra Pawar met or spoke over the phone amid the latest political developments and talks about the merger of the two NCP factions

U19 World Cup 2026: IND vs PAK preview, toss time (IST), key stadium stats

Qualification for the semifinals of the ICC U19 World Cup 2026 will be on the line as arch-rivals India and Pakistan come face-to-face in Bulawayo

Missed your tax deadline? Budget 2026 offers relief with March 31 extension

The move gives individuals more time to correct errors or file returns that were missed earlier in the assessment year.

U19 World Cup 2026: Pakistan players to look out for in IND vs PAK clash

Pakistan will need to beat India by a huge margin on Sunday if they want to qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals

SA vs WI 3rd T20I: West Indies edge Proteas by 6 runs in rain-hit thriller

South Africa won the series 2-1 and the West Indies won the last match by six runs on the DLS method in a thrilling finish on Saturday

Budget 2026: Buying property from an NRI? TDS rules will now get simpler

The move is aimed at easing compliance for resident buyers, who earlier had to apply for a TAN solely to deposit TDS when purchasing property from non-resident Indians (NRIs).

FM announces ₹10,000 crore scheme to promote biopharma manufacturing

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Mission Biopharma Shakti in the Budget, a five-year ₹10,000 crore programme to build domestic capabilities in biologics, biosimilars and clinical research

Budget boosts electronics component scheme outlay to ₹40,000 crore

Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme has attracted investment commitments far exceeding its target

Budget 2026: Govt to set up 5 medical tourism hubs, train 150K caregivers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures in the Union Budget 2026-27 to boost medical tourism, including support for five regional hubs in partnership with states and the private sector