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F&O trading to get costlier from April 1 as curbs on speculation kick in

Equity derivatives trading faces higher costs from April 1. New government taxes on futures and options will increase trading expenses. The Reserve Bank of India's stricter lending rules for brokers also take effect. These measures aim to moderate speculation. Trading volumes are expected to decrease, particularly for retail traders. Costs for trading, arbitrage, and hedging will rise.

31 Mar 2026 6:00 am