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.
US markets fall as Middle East concerns offset earnings optimism
US markets saw a dip as American stocks fell. Early gains vanished due to renewed worries about the Middle East conflict. This overshadowed positive corporate