GST rules for stock trading 2026: Where investors pay tax and where investors don’t - Business Today

GST rules for stock trading 2026: Where investors pay tax and where investors don’t GST does not apply to stock value or profits, but is charged at 18% on trading-related services. Frequent traders face higher costs, while long-term investors see minimal impact. Financial securities such as equity shares, bonds, debentures and mutual funds represent ownership in assets, not consumption goods or se…