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India's securities transaction tax (STT) collections are showing signs of strain this financial year, with regulatory tightening in the Futures and Options (FO) segment, subdued trading volumes and volatile market conditions combining to slow revenue growth. If current trends continue, STT collections are likely to fall short of Budget estimates, a situation not witnessed since FY20. Data released by the Income Tax Department indicate that STT collections stood at around Rs 44,500 crore as on J
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FAQ :
STT collections are expected to miss the budget target due to regulatory tightening in the F&O segment, subdued trading volumes, and volatile market conditions, which have slowed revenue growth.
As of January 11, STT collections stood at around Rs 44,500 crore.
Introduced in 2004, STT is a levy on securities transactions, including equity shares, derivatives, and equity-oriented mutual funds, designed to curb capital gains tax evasion. It is charged on the transaction value at the time of the trade.
Factors include SEBI's tighter regulations on the derivatives segment, domestic and global uncertainties leading to cautious investor sentiment, and a shift towards safe-haven assets like gold and silver due to market volatility and geopolitical tensions.
Yes, tax experts have noted a visible impact on market activity, with moderation in F&O volumes following STT rate hikes and regulatory tightening.
Some experts believe the budget estimates were ambitious, largely extrapolated from unusually strong STT collections in the previous fiscal year, and may need reassessment given current market conditions.
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