Dear Traders,
As per the circular issued by the NSE (Circular Ref. No. 02/2026), the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) rates for F&O trades will be revised effective 1st April 2026.
Revised STT Rates:
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Options Sell: 0.10% → 0.15%
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Options Sell (Exercised): 0.125% → 0.15%
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Futures Sell: 0.02% → 0.05%
All other STT rates remain unchanged.
What this means for you:
The revised rates will be applicable to all eligible trades executed from 1st April 2026 onwards. We recommend factoring in these changes while planning your trading strategies, especially for F&O positions.
For more details, please refer to the circular or connect with our support team at support@5paisa.com.