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3 changes stock market investors need to be aware of from October 1

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] As Indian markets continue their bull run, investors are faced with key changes, effective October, which could impact their trading strategies and profits. Among the notable changes are charges levied by the exchanges, a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT), and revamped rules governing share buybacks. NSE, BSE revise transaction charges Leading stock exchanges BSE and NSE revised their transaction fees for cash and futures and options trading. These changes, which will kick in from October 1, came after markets regulator Sebi mandated a uniform flat fee structure for all members of market infrastructure institutions.BSE has revised the transaction fees for Sensex and Bankex options contracts in the equity derivatives segment to Rs 3,250 per crore of premium turnover. However, the transaction charges for other contracts in the equity derivatives segment remain unchanged. For Sensex 50 options and stock options, BSE charges a transact...

No Gains, No Tax. Markets to Take Tax Hikes in Stride

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[hfe_template id='11223'] [ad_1] Going into the budget, there were apprehensions about fiscal prudence and whether the budget would indicate a populist turn by the government. However, the message is that of continuity. Apart from the increased allocation of resources to the states of the two coalition partners, there does not seem to be any meaningful difference between the earlier budgets and the current one. The government continues to be on the path of fiscal prudence and consolidation. There is an emphasis on employment, skilling, and the social sector, and rightly so. There has been some worry about economic growth not fully translating into employment growth. Given the increasing number of young Indians joining the workforce, it was important to address the skilling needs of the people and incentivise the companies to hire more freshers. Encouragement for domestic manufacturing and services continues and the measures announced were on expected lines. Market player...