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.
Sensex snaps 3-day gain, Nifty holds 25,900 amid IT selloff
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended largely flat on Wednesday, with the 30-share Sensex snapping its three-day gaining streak, while Nifty managed to close marginally