The government is not considering changes to capital gains tax for individual investors or HNIs, with plans to maintain the LTCG and STCG framework. While a simplification of the Income Tax Act is underway, any change to tax rates is unlikely. Experts suggest stabilizing LTCG norms could boost market participation and help the economy.
Oil shock from Iran war raises risks for India’s stock market
Escalating Middle East tensions are poised to further weaken Indian equities, with strategists warning of underperformance against global peers. Higher oil prices, driven by the