F&O like ‘Satta Market’ says FM Sitharaman on STT hike; rules out change in Capital Gains Tax for equity
- Posted on February 5, 2026
- By Financial Express
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F&O like ‘Satta Market’ says FM Sitharaman on STT hike; rules out change in Capital Gains Tax for equity
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said futures and options trading has become like a ‘satta market’, justifying the 150% hike in Securities Transaction Tax, while ruling out any increase in capital gains tax on equity investments and reiterating RBI’s role in managing rupee volatility.
