Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) The proposed hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives, effective from April 1, is likely to have a limited short-term impact on trading activity, with long-term market behaviour expected to remain largely unchanged, experts said.They noted that the increase in STT will raise trading costs, particularly for retail participants and high-frequency traders, potentially leading to a temporary decline in futures and options (F&O) volumes.“Higher transaction…
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Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) Indian stock markets are expected to remain volatile in the coming week as investors brace for a mix of key domestic and global triggers, including the start of the December quarter earnings season, the release of crucial inflation data, and continued uncertainty over US trade policies.Benchmark indices ended the past week on a weak note, extending their losing streak to five sessions, as caution ahead of corporate results and persistent foreign fund outflows kept sentiment…