Picking a place to trade in 2026 is a massive decision for any investor. Many people just dive into the first app they see ...

Scholes for options to futures spot pricing. Understand pricing mechanisms for better financial decision-making.

The F&O tax hike fits into a broader Budget 2026 theme of promoting financial stability over speculative excess. While the ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options ...

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group proudly describes itself as the place “where the world comes to manage risk.” Except on Friday, the world was shut out. Trading of futures and options was halted ...

In the Budget, the government proposed an increase in the Securities Transaction Tax on several derivatives products. The ...

Budget 2026 has increased Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trading to curb excessive retail ...

Market participants say the combined impact of higher taxes and earlier structural changes has materially altered the ...

(Update) November 28, 2025, 11:00 AM GMT: Article updated. Trading of futures and options on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange was halted by a data-center fault, causing hours of disruption to markets ...

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 ...

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced that January ...

Whether the STT hike proves a safety measure or a misfire will depend on how traders respond. Supporters see discipline; ...