Vikas Khemani, Founder of Carnelian Asset Management, points out the peculiarity of having both capital gains tax and Securities Transaction Tax (STT) in India. He suggests eliminating one tax to make it fairer. He also mentions expectations for a reduction in personal income tax and the importance of the fiscal deficit and capex spending in the upcoming Budget.
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