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What is Securities Transaction Tax (STT)?

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Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is a tax being levied on all transactions done on the stock exchanges.

Securities Transaction Tax is applicable on purchase or sale of equity shares, derivatives, equity oriented funds and equity oriented Mutual Funds.

Current STT on purchase or sell of an equity share is 0.075%.

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