Commerce Minister Meets NSE CEO in Mumbai to Discuss Budget 2026-27

Monday, Feb 2, 2026 5:01 am ET1min read

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met National Stock Exchange's CEO Ashish Kumar Chauhan in Mumbai to discuss the holistic benefits of Budget 2026-27. The meeting included investors and captains from mutual funds and asset management industry. The budget proposes to increase securities transaction tax on futures contracts and options premium, expecting to collect ₹73,700 crore in FY27. The government aims to deter speculation and protect small investors from losses in the F&O market.

Commerce Minister Meets NSE CEO in Mumbai to Discuss Budget 2026-27

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