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.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.