Budget 2026-27: STT Hike on F&O Makes SIFs & AIFs Costlier? | Full Impact Explained 🔥l Tax hike

Описание: Budget 2026-27: STT Hike on F&O Makes SIFs & AIFs Costlier? | Full Impact Explained 🔥


Union Budget 2026-27 just increased *Securities Transaction Tax (STT)* on futures & options — and it directly hits *Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs)* and *Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs)* that use derivative strategies (long-short, arbitrage, hedging overlays, etc.).

Key changes announced:
Futures STT: From 0.02% → 0.05% (150% jump!)
Options (premium): From 0.10% → 0.15%
Options (exercise/settlement): From 0.125% → 0.15%

What this means for investors:
Higher transaction costs for high-churn strategies (5–10 bps drag overall, up to 30–50 bps for arbitrage)
Minor impact on long-term, low-turnover SIFs/AIFs
Short-term traders & aggressive funds feel the most pain
Immediate market reaction: profit booking & negative sentiment

Full breakdown of STT rate changes
Which SIFs/AIFs are most affected (long-short, arbitrage, overlays)
Magnitude of cost increase & return impact
Should you exit or continue? Long-term vs aggressive strategies
Government’s goal: Curb F&O speculation + raise revenue


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Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not investment advice. Mutual fund & AIF investments are subject to market risks. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor.


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