Hello Traders,
With the announcement in Union Budget 2026 & update from the exchange, there has been a revision in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) rates, effective April 1, 2026. We wanted to break this down for you and what it means for your trades.
As per the latest circular, the following STT rates have been revised:
- Options (Sell Side): Increased from 0.10% to 0.15%
- Options (Exercised): Increased from 0.125% to 0.15%
- Futures (Sell Side): Increased from 0.02% to 0.05%
These revised rates will be applicable on all trades executed on or after April 1, 2026.
Equity delivery trades (buy and sell) continue at 0.1% with no change.
On Dhan, no action is required from your end. Updated STT rates will be automatically applied from April 1, 2026, and charges will continue to be shown transparently across all platforms.
Here is the circular from NSE for revised STT - here. We will continue to keep you updated with all important changes that impact your trading journey. If you have any questions or thoughts, feel free to share them below.