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 to conduct Rs 25,000-cr overnight variable rate repo auction on Jul 8
The Reserve Bank of India is set to hold an overnight variable rate repo auction on July 8, offering Rs 25,000 crore. This auction aims