Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath calls for lower STT, higher leverage to boost trading volumes in cash, futures

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath criticized the high Securities Transaction Tax (STT), noting it’s higher than brokerage income and discourages trading in cash and futures. He said reducing STT and increasing intraday leverage could boost volumes. Kamath linked STT changes to a surge in options trading and called for balanced reforms.

​Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath criticized the high Securities Transaction Tax (STT), noting it’s higher than brokerage income and discourages trading in cash and futures. He said reducing STT and increasing intraday leverage could boost volumes. Kamath linked STT changes to a surge in options trading and called for balanced reforms.