Calculate the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on your trades as per the latest government regulations.
STT is a direct tax levied on every purchase and sale of securities that are listed on the stock exchanges in India. It was introduced in 2004 to reduce tax evasion on capital gains.
Following the Union Budget 2024, the government has increased the STT rates on derivatives to discourage excessive speculation:
Unlike other business expenses, STT paid on your trades cannot be deducted as an expense from your capital gains tax. It is a mandatory statutory levy that applies regardless of whether you make a profit or a loss.
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