ETMarkets Smart Talk | New-age traders prefer derivatives, algos, over traditional investing: Kiran Jani of Jainam Broking

Indian markets may be limited in their reach, but the way participants interact with them is rapidly evolving.In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Kiran Jani, head of technical research at Jainam Broking Limited, highlights a marked shift in market behavior – from traditional, fundamentals-based investing to fast-paced, technology-based trading. Speaking on the sidelines of […]

Stock market and taxes: why Nithin Kamath is leaning towards lower STT before Budget 2026

Retail participation and trading costs are once again taking center stage in the run-up to the Union Budget, especially after mixed market returns over the past year. Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath expressed concern over the sharp rise in securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives and its impact on market activity and government revenue.Kamath said that […]

Sebi reduces weightings in Bank Nifty and tightens index rules to broaden representation

Markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has imposed a cap on the weightings of top constituents in non-benchmark indices such as Bank Nifty, with an aim to reduce concentration risk and ensure broader market representation. Under the revised framework, the weight of the top stocks should not exceed 20%, while the combined […]