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.
ATM withdrawals make SBI richer, other PSBs poorer
State Bank of India earned Rs 331 crore from ATM cash withdrawals in 2023-24, while other state-owned banks collectively lost Rs 925 crore. SBI dominates