Domestic equity benchmarks slid sharply after the Budget presentation, as broad-based selling across most sectors -- except IT -- pulled the indices lower.
Under the new proposals, STT on futures trades has been raised from 0.02% to 0.05%, while options trading now attracts a flat 0.15% STT on both option premiums and exercised contracts. The move marks ...
The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes higher STT rates on derivatives to rein in speculative trading. Options and futures transactions executed from 1 April 2026 will attract increased tax ...
Scholes for options to futures spot pricing. Understand pricing mechanisms for better financial decision-making.
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Futures vs. Options Trading

Options and futures are two investment types that can earn you a high return on investment. While options get you a contract with the “right” to buy or sell an asset, futures actually obligate you to ...
The announcement means that the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) charged on futures trading has been increased to 0.05 per cent of the transaction value.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options ...
The US futures exchange will offer retail-friendly, cash-settled tools for managing risk tied to Bitcoin’s volatility. The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, a US futures exchange, is preparing ...
Futures and options products to provide exposure to 10 large-cap U.S. tech and growth stocks Cboe Magnificent 10 Index (new ticker: MGTN Index) includes Magnificent 7 stocks, AMD, Broadcom and ...
The China Securities Regulatory Commission recently issued a circular confirming nickel futures and options on SHFE as specified domestic products, and approved the Shanghai International Energy ...