Budget 2026: STT Hike and Tobacco Tax Shock Sink Nifty; Over ₹9 Trillion Wiped Out

What began as a hopeful special Sunday trading session ended in a full-blown rout for Indian equities. While the Union Budget 2026 focused on long-term manufacturing, it dealt two immediate blows to market sentiment: an increase in the tax on derivatives and a tax overhaul for th

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