STT on Futures and Options Trading: Governments impose heavy taxes on cigarettes, so that people smoke less, and those who do, get revenue for the government… highlights In India, governments have been directing the behavior patterns of the society through taxes for a long time. Cigarettes are a big example of this. Despite being harmful…
The performance of the Indian stock market since the last budget has been quite mixed. highlights The performance of the Indian stock market since the last budget has been quite mixed. During this period, some stocks in the equity market gave excellent returns to investors, while many big names disappointed. Metal, defense and financial stocks…
For four years now, January on Dalal Street has followed a predictable beat. Since 2023, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have used the pre-Budget weeks to retreat, seeking safety elsewhere. This year is no different. FPIs have been on a selling spree since November, with sharp outflows of over ₹36,000 crore so far in 2026 against…
