Zerodha is doubling brokerage fees to ₹40 for certain intraday derivatives trades from April 1. This applies to traders not meeting SEBI’s 50% cash collateral rule, a gap Zerodha previously covered. The move follows declining volumes and potential STT hikes, prompting other brokers to consider similar pricing adjustments to offset rising costs.
US stocks today: S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs, fueled by strong earnings and falling crude prices, marking their longest weekly gain streak since October 2024.