Securities and Exchange Board of India had asked exchanges to scrap the practice of giving incentives to brokers based on the traded volumes from October 1 last year. While the move was aimed at boosting transparency, brokers said it has eroded profits-particularly of firms that thrived on high-volume trading and razor-thin margins.
India, France near deal on tax treaty, to lower levy on dividends paid to French parent companies
India and France are nearing a revised tax treaty that will reduce dividend taxes for French parent companies holding over 10% stakes to 5%, while
December 12, 2025