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Budget 2026: STT hike to squeeze brokers' earnings

Proposed STT hikes on equity futures and options are expected to cut derivatives volumes, hurt liquidity providers, and pressure broker revenues. Broking stocks fell sharply as higher trading costs threaten margins, especially for firms heavily reliant on equity derivatives income.

1 Feb 2026 4:09 pm