Budget 2018: Will FM provide closure on taxing investments? Key concerns

Ahead of Union Budget 2018-19, industry pundits are taking their bets on what to expect, and various interest groups are making fervent last minute pitches to have their recommendations incorporated

It is that time of the year again when government officials are working frantically to make final changes to the Union Budget 2018-19, industry pundits are taking their bets on what to expect, and various interest groups are making fervent last minute pitches to have their recommendations incorporated. Expectations about rationalisation of tax rates are high among individuals and corporates, while economists are closely tracking adherence to fiscal discipline. Amidst all the voices, the investment community too is looking forward to clarity on a few issues.   

Long-term capital gains – will the yearly debate come to a