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.
Tiny Titans: 11 penny stocks surged up to 180% in 3 months. Do you own any?
Eleven low-priced stocks with market caps below Rs 1,000 crore and share prices under Rs 20 have gained up to 181% over three months. Kapil