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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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Who
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.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
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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5 events in this thread- Economics2h 13m agoCBDT has notified the Cost Inflation Index (CII) at 384 for the Financial Year 2026-27.Open article
- Economics2h 13m agoThe Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified the Cost Inflation Index (CII) at 384 for the Financial Year 2026-27.Open article
- Economics2h 39m agoThe Cost Inflation Index for FY27 has been set at 384.Open article
- Currently Reading2h 57m agoThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has set the Cost Inflation Index at 384 for the financial year 2026-27.
- Economics2h 57m agoThe Cost Inflation Index has been set at 384 for the financial year 2026-27.Open article
Verified Sources & Citations
- HIGHThe Economic Timeshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/indias-direct-tax-body-cbdt-notifies-cost-inflation-index-for-this-fiscal-year-2027-at-384/articleshow/132428806.cms
- HIGHThe Hindu Business Linehttps://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/govt-raises-cost-inflation-index-for-fy27-to-384-lowering-long-term-capital-gains-tax/article71228392.ece
- HIGHCNBC TV18https://www.cnbctv18.com/personal-finance/cost-inflation-index-fy27-notified-384-capital-gains-tax-impact-explainer-19946747.htm