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2026-02-02 02:01:03| The Economic Times

Global markets experienced a downturn on Monday. Stocks and precious metals saw significant losses. The Japanese yen weakened considerably. This sentiment follows a volatile week and precedes crucial central bank decisions and economic reports. Investors are adjusting expectations amid these developments.


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2026-02-02 01:50:31| The Economic Times

India's recent hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options has triggered a significant market downturn, mirroring a similar event in 2004. The move, aimed at curbing speculation, has increased trading costs for all participants, impacting brokers and foreign investors particularly hard.


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2026-02-02 01:44:17| The Economic Times

The budget introduces a significant change in how share buybacks are taxed. Individual shareholders will now pay a lower 12.5% tax on buyback proceeds, moving from dividend taxation to capital gains. Promoters will face different rates, with foreign promoters taxed at 30% and Indian promoters at 22%.


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