GST rules for stock trading 2026: Where investors pay tax and where investors don’t - A2Z Taxcorp LLP

As participation in India’s equity markets deepens, clarity around taxation remains critical for investors and traders. One of the most commonly misunderstood areas is the applicability of Goods and Services Tax ( GST ) on stock market transactions. At its core, GST is an indirect tax on consumption, applied to goods and services consumed within the economy. This has led to a recurring question am…