Investors expect big relief on taxation before Union Budget 2026. Market participants want the LTCG exemption limit to be increased from the current ₹1.25 lakh to ₹2 lakh, so that the participation of retail investors can increase. Besides, there is concern regarding high tax rate and STT on Short Term Capital Gains.
After SEBI tightened the tax on Futures & Options, investors are now demanding relief in the cash market. The demand for making LTCG duration uniform for Equity, Debt and Gold and withdrawal of indexation benefit in Real Estate is also increasing.
Now the question is – will Budget 2026 provide relief to investors or will the government maintain a strict stance? Complete analysis in this video.
Union Budget 2026: Investors have big expectations on LTCG, STT and Capital Gains Tax. Money Live | Union Budget 2026: Investors have high expectations regarding LTCG, STT, and Capital Gains Tax
