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The government has ruled out scrapping the long-term capital gains tax on listed equities.

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Who
Pankaj Chaudhary
What
The government has ruled out scrapping the long-term capital gains tax on listed equities.
When
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:40 GMT · 17h 27m ago
Where
India ·
Why
The government stated that long-term capital gains tax collections rose 78% year-on-year, indicating its growing contribution to revenue.
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The decision maintains the existing tax structure for long-term capital gains on listed equities in India. This implies continued revenue generation from this source for the government and predictable tax treatment for investors.

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