Long-term Capital Gains Tax

Asset management industry push for tax cuts to stem foreign exodus

A higher levy on debt funds has also been a deterrent, fund managers say, who are seeking parity with stocks

Sebi proposes LTCG tax relief for FPIs: What it means for Indian markets

Sebi has proposed scrapping LTCG tax on foreign investors' equity gains and offering tax relief to domestic mutual fund investors who switch between schemes

Sebi backs LTCG tax relief for FPIs: What is the tax and how does it work?

Sebi has backed a proposal to remove long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors. But what is LTCG tax, which investments does it apply to, and how is it calculated? Here's all you need to know

Equity LTCG tax evolution in India: A timeline of policy shifts since 2003

From a temporary exemption in 2003 to a tax-free regime in 2004, its eventual return in 2018, and now fresh calls for reform, India's equity LTCG policy has undergone several significant changes

Sebi backs removal of long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors

The recommendations, which come months before the annual federal budget in February, are not binding and a final call rests with the government

Equity LTCG tax cut could boost foreign inflows, support rupee: Jefferies

Jefferies says an equity LTCG tax cut could improve FPI sentiment and support the rupee, but warns that the fiscal impact of lower tax collections may limit the scope for relief.

Roll out red carpet for dollar, make capital gains tax zero: Shankar Sharma

Shankar Sharma has called for lower taxes on fixed-income investments to incentivise them over equity investments.

CBDT notifies Cost Inflation Index for FY2026-27 at 384. What it means

A higher index means the inflation-adjusted cost of acquiring an asset will be higher than it was in FY26

Govt exempts foreign investors from tax on G-Secs: Why does this matter?

The move comes amid sustained pressure on the rupee and persistent foreign portfolio outflows, with the exemption set to apply to income earned on or after April 1, 2026

New cost inflation hike by CBDT brings relief for property sellers: Experts

'The higher cost inflation index helps cushion sellers from rising prices, lowering their taxable gains,' say experts, making long-term property sales more tax-friendly.

Draft Income tax Bill, 2025: LLPs likely to retain LTCG benefits

Govt likely to fix key omission regarding AMT

Selling two homes? New tax ruling says you can still save on capital gains

A recent ITAT ruling offers tax relief for those selling two homes and reinvesting in one, easing capital gain worries, especially for joint owners and middle-class families

What are capital gains tax: Are they the Indian govt's 'biggest mistake'?

Decoded: What is capital gains tax, how do India's rules compare to global standards, and why is it causing investor concerns?

LTCG tweaks will drive investment & boost sales, say industry experts

In Budget 2024, FM Sitharaman proposed an overhaul in the capital gains tax regime, including lowering the LTCG tax to 12.5% from 20%

FM proposes amendments to LTCG tax provision on immovable properties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the contentious LTCG tax proposal on real estate is being amended to give option to taxpayers to compute tax liability under the old system or at reduced rates without indexation, and pay the lower of the two. Replying to a debate on the Finance Bill, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the rollover benefit will be available to taxpayers who buy new immovable property utilising the capital gains on the sale of old property. The Budget 2024-25 proposal to remove indexation benefit in calculation of long term capital gains on sale of immovable properties evoked sharp criticism from various corners, including opposition parties and tax professionals. The Budget, presented on July 23, had proposed a lower 12.5 per cent rate of LTCG tax, down from 20 per cent, while doing away with the indexation benefit. The major amendment in the Bill relates to restoration of indexation benefit on sale of properties bought prior to July 23, .

Govt relaxes capital gains tax rules for property owners: Impact decoded

In a significant relief to property owners, the government has introduced a new option for calculating long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax.

Relief for homeowners: Govt allows flexibility in LTCG tax calculation

Effectively gives grandfathering provision for property transactions before July 23

Govt mopped up Rs 98,681 cr from taxing LTCG in listed equities in FY23

The government has garnered Rs 98,681 crore from long term capital gains tax on listed equities in 2022-23, a 15 per cent growth over the previous year, Parliament was informed on Tuesday. Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary gave details of collections from Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax between fiscal 2018-19 and 2022-23 in the Rajya Sabha. The long term capital gains on equities and units of equity oriented mutual funds were brought in from April 2018. Such gains were taxed at 10 per cent, with gains of up to Rs 1 lakh annually being exempted. As per the details shared with the Parliament, Rs 98,681.34 crore was collected from LTCG in 2022-23, up 15 per cent over Rs 86,075.49 crore collected in 2021-22 fiscal. The collection was about Rs 38,589 crore in 2020-21, Rs 26,008 crore in 2019-20 and Rs 29,220 crore in 2018-19. To a question on whether the government is contemplating to abolish the LTCG tax on equities/mutual funds during 2024-25, Chaudhary said, "There i

Union Budget 2024: Beginning of remarkable direct tax reforms by Modi 3.0

Income tax changes in Budget 2024: On the personal income-tax front, the tax slab rates have been rationalised only under the new tax regime

Budget 2024: What does indexation mean? How does it work in real estate?

Indexation benefits will continue to apply to properties purchased before April 1, 2001, but not to those purchased after that date