India Weighs Long-Term Capital Gains and Securities Transaction Tax Changes in Union Budget

At a glanceReviewed October 26, 2026The existing listed-equity gains rate is 12.5%, with annual gains up to ₹1.25 lakh exempt.NSDL recorded ₹3.06 lakh crore in net equity withdrawals through October 13, 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman left open the possibility of changes to equity taxes

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