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The Central Board of Direct Taxes has set the Cost Inflation Index at 384 for the financial year 2026-27.

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Central Board of Direct Taxes
What
The Central Board of Direct Taxes has set the Cost Inflation Index at 384 for the financial year 2026-27.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 03:38:00 GMT · 2h 57m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The index is used to gauge inflation-driven changes in costs over time for long-term capital assets.
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This notification provides a key metric for taxpayers in India to calculate capital gains tax on long-term assets, reflecting inflation adjustments for the specified financial year.

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