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SBI economists call for scrapping LTCG tax on equities

Economic Times 1 hr ago·12 Oct 2026, 3:42 pm

SBI economists are advocating for the elimination of long-term capital gains tax to stimulate sustained investment in Indian equity markets. This proposal arises amid substantial foreign portfolio investor withdrawals exceeding Rs 3 lakh crore this year, prompting concerns. Furthermore, the lack of AI-focused stocks is contributing to these market exits.

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