Investors Seek Equity Tax Relief Ahead of 2026-27 Budget

Ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, market participants have urged the government to ease capital market taxation, including raising the exemption limit on long-term capital gains (LTCG).

Investors and industry bodies also recommended that the government avoid any further increases in transaction taxes, stressing that such measures would support market stability and encourage investment in equities.

The Union Budget is scheduled to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. Market analysts say targeted tax relief could boost investor confidence and stimulate growth in the capital markets.