LTCG tax on equities: government may restructure rates in coming weeks
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The government is considering changes to the long-term capital gains tax on equities before Budget 2027. Here is the current 12.5% LTCG rate, why a cut is being discussed, and how much investors could save at 10%, 5% or 2% on gains of ₹2 lakh, assuming the ₹1.25 lakh exemption…
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- 01The government is considering changes to the long-term capital gains tax on equities before Budget 2027.
- 02The current LTCG rate is 12.5%.
- 03The article illustrates possible savings at 10%, 5% or 2% on gains of 2 lakh rupees.
- 04It assumes the 1.25 lakh rupee exemption stays unchanged.