After LTCG, Vijay Kedia Wants STT To Be Abolished: ‘Investors Already Bear Statutory And Regulatory Charges’

After LTCG, Vijay Kedia Wants STT To Be Abolished: ‘Investors Already Bear Statutory And Regulatory Charges’

Veteran investor Vijay Kedia has called for an abolishment of the Securities Transaction Tax (STT), arguing that Indian investors are already burdened with multiple statutory and regulatory charges while participating in capital markets. In a post on X, Kedia described the levy as an “additional layer of taxation” that has outlived its original purpose. “STT was…

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Sensex Falls 1,092 Points To Close At 74,775, Nifty Slips Below 23,550 Amid Broad-Based Selloff

Sensex Falls 1,092 Points To Close At 74,775, Nifty Slips Below 23,550 Amid Broad-Based Selloff

Last Updated:May 29, 2026, 4:43 PM IST Sensex slumps 1092 points to 74775.74, Nifty50 falls 359 points to 23547.75 amid broad based selling, both remain above 52 week lows but below record highs Sensex, Nifty Post Steep Losses As Selling Pressure Intensifies Across Sectors Indian benchmark indices ended sharply lower on Friday amid broad-based selling…

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Ban on sale of Absolut Vodka-Chivas Regal continues in Delhi: Pernod Ricard owes ₹3,000 crore tax; License canceled after ED allegations

Ban on sale of Absolut Vodka-Chivas Regal continues in Delhi: Pernod Ricard owes ₹3,000 crore tax; License canceled after ED allegations

The ban on sale of liquor like Absolute Vodka and Shivas Regal remains in place in Delhi. Delhi High Court has rejected the petition of French liquor giant Pernod Ricard, in which the company had sought permission to sell its products in Delhi. The company is out of the Delhi market since 2023 due to…

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Coffee now one of the most expensive habits: In 2020, the coffee packet available for $ 4.3 reached $ 9.6, but the demand did not cool down.

Coffee now one of the most expensive habits: In 2020, the coffee packet available for $ 4.3 reached $ 9.6, but the demand did not cool down.

A long queue lines up outside a vintage Italian coffee cart on London’s Coo Bridge. Runners, tourists, and dog walkers all love to start the day with a coffee in hand. But cart driver Anthony Duckworth has his sights set more on prices than customers. Iced Latte is available here for 4.5 pounds (580 rupees)….

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