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SEBI Proposes Removal of LTCG Tax for Foreign Investors
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What Happened?
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has urged the government to eliminate the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax for foreign investors to boost India's equity markets. This proposal comes as Indian equities have underperformed compared to other emerging markets.
Key points
- SEBI has requested the government to scrap the LTCG tax for foreign investors.
- Foreign investors have withdrawn a record $31 billion from Indian stocks this year.
- Current LTCG tax is 12.5% on securities held for over a year.
- Brokerage IIFL estimates that removing capital gains tax could increase foreign investors' returns by 2.3 percentage points.
- SEBI's proposals aim to reduce the tax burden on foreign investors and encourage domestic mutual fund investments.
Key insights
- If implemented, the removal of LTCG tax may lead to increased foreign investment in Indian markets.
- The proposal reflects ongoing concerns about India's tax treatment of foreign investors.
- Lowering capital gains taxes could enhance the competitiveness of Indian equities compared to other markets.
Why it matters
The proposed tax relief could make Indian equities more attractive to foreign investors, potentially increasing investment inflows.
Source
Times of India
