World Updates
The Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trading was increased in Budget 2026, which raises transaction costs in the derivatives market. Impact of STT Increase on Derivatives and Arbitrage Funds The increase has significant ramifications for arbitrage funds, which mostly depend on cash-futures spreads, even if it may seem little. It is anticipated … Read more
The Union Budget 2026–27 lays out a clear roadmap for India’s long-term economic transformation, aiming to deliver sustained growth while advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, policy shifts, and tightening capital flows, the budget focuses on fiscal discipline, structural reforms, and sectoral expansion to keep India on … Read more
Following its biggest decline in over 10 years, gold fell more than 3% to below $4,800 on Monday, extending losses from the previous session. Why Did Gold Prices Suddenly Fall? Reports that US President Donald Trump intends to choose Kevin Warsh, who is seen to be a more hawkish candidate, to head the Federal Reserve … Read more
Nirmala Sitharaman suggested making it harder for cryptocurrency firms to comply with reporting requirements and creating a system of penalties for noncompliance. Budget 2026 Crypto Penalties and Reporting Burden According to the recommendations, companies that deal with cryptocurrencies and virtual assets might be fined INR 200 per day for failing to provide transaction statements and … Read more
The Union Budget 2026–2027 is financially responsible and emphasizes infrastructure and manufacturing, which will continue to be essential for expansion and job generation. Union Budget 2026–2027: Fiscal Prudence Amid Global Uncertainty Global supply chains are shattered and there is massive disruption occurring around the globe during this period of extreme global unrest. In the middle … Read more