A significant 88% of individual taxpayers have opted for the new tax regime, with the government not planning a sunset clause for the old regime. The new regime offers lower tax rates and exemptions for those earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually. The Budget also proposes changes to MAT and STT to influence taxpayer behavior.
No immediate steps planned to regulate equity derivatives: Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Sebi chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey stated no immediate regulations are planned for equity derivatives, with the current framework to continue. He also indicated that a