India enacts new Income-tax Act and raises STT on derivatives

Higher transaction tax increases cost of F&O trades

Economy Capital Markets
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Economic Times ·
Change
India implemented the Income-tax Act, 2025 and raised securities transaction tax on derivatives effective April 1, 2026.
Why it matters
Derivative trades now carry higher mandatory costs while taxpayers must transition to a new tax-year framework for reporting and compliance.
Implications
  • — Traders face higher costs — speculative activity may reduce
  • — Tax compliance systems must update — reporting changes required

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