Budget 2026 proposes capital gains tax exemption for Sovereign Gold Bonds only if purchased directly from RBI and held until maturity. Secondary market SGBs will lose tax benefits, aiming to reward patient investors over speculators, though bond prices fell sharply.
RBI maintains optimism on growth, signals caution on inflation and FX volatility: Anubhuti Sahay
The Reserve Bank of India’s latest policy stance balances optimism on growth with caution on inflation and foreign exchange volatility. Analysts noted the central bank’s