The Budget 2026 hike in Securities Transaction Tax is expected to reduce arbitrage fund returns by about 0.5% next year, according to Capitalmind’s Deepak Shenoy. While retail investors may see limited impact, arbitrage funds and foreign portfolio investors could face higher costs in futures trading.
RBI maintains optimism on growth, signals caution on inflation and FX volatility: Anubhuti Sahay
The Reserve Bank of India’s latest policy stance balances optimism on growth with caution on inflation and foreign exchange volatility. Analysts noted the central bank’s