Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath criticized the high Securities Transaction Tax (STT), noting it’s higher than brokerage income and discourages trading in cash and futures. He said reducing STT and increasing intraday leverage could boost volumes. Kamath linked STT changes to a surge in options trading and called for balanced reforms.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.