Nifty 50 enters October F&O series on a bullish note; metals, select IT stocks may perform well

Nifty 50 enters October F&O series on a bullish note; metals, select IT stocks may perform well

Nifty September F&O series delivered expectational returns amid high volatility. The September derivatives series began with a steady rise in the benchmark indices and then witnessed some profit-taking. However, in the second-half of the series, bulls came roaring and the market saw a relentless rally, giving the bears no breathing room. Nifty 50 ended the … Read more

Budget may hike tax on F&O trading. Here’s what it could mean

Budget may hike tax on F&O trading. Here's what it could mean

The finance ministry plans to impose higher taxes on futures & options (F&O) transactions in the upcoming Union Budget, as per recent reports. Proposed changes include reclassifying these transactions as ‘speculative income’ from ‘non-speculative business income’ and potentially introducing TDS on them. This news has unsettled the trader community. Let us understand why. Derivatives are … Read more

SEBI suggests tighter regulations for inclusion of derivative trading on individual stocks

SEBI suggests tighter regulations for inclusion of derivative trading on individual stocks

“Without sufficient depth in the underlying cash market and appropriate position limits around leveraged derivatives, there can be higher risks of market manipulation, increased volatility, and compromised investor protection,” SEBI said in its consultation paper. Also read: From ₹3.8 to 21.68: This multibagger penny stock soared 470% in over 2 months; check here The markets … Read more