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Center-Right Owned by The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons)How does India tax equity investors? A look at LTCG, STCG and STT
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A non‑resident Indian can claim Section 54F relief on long‑term capital gains from selling mutual funds by investing the net sale proceeds in a residential house in India, subject to conditions, according to Livemint. Hindustan Times reports that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she will “consider” investor concerns over long‑term capital‑gains tax and “appreciates” the equity market’s concerns, but she stopped short of signalling any immediate tax relief.
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India's income tax filing data reveals five changing money trends: more Indians are earning beyond salaries, young taxpayers are filing complex returns, low-income earners are reporting diverse income sources, young investors are reporting losses and retirees continue investing.
— Livemint
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India’s equity market underperformance and heavy investor taxation have intensified calls for changes to the country’s capital gains tax structure.
