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Market Experts Advise Strategic Stock Purchases Amid LTCG Tax Adjustments

Stock market analysts on Wednesday emphasized the importance of strategic investments in stocks likely to deliver superior returns, following the anticipated marginal increase in long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on equities.

The Union Budget 2024 has introduced significant changes in the taxation of capital gains, streamlining holding periods, and tax rates.

For listed securities, the holding period to qualify for long-term capital gains is now at 12 months, while for all other securities, it is 24 months.

This revision reduces the holding period for bonds and debt mutual funds from 36 months to 24 months to be classified as long-term.

Experts suggest that the current market conditions make FMCG stocks particularly attractive from a valuation perspective.

They highlight that the Budget reinforces India’s growth trajectory, focusing on sustainable growth coupled with financial stability.

Analysts highlighted that the Budget’s fiscal consolidation efforts stand out positively, despite concerns about the increased capital gains tax.

Additionally, the removal of indexation benefits on gold and real estate is likely to enhance the attractiveness of equities as a superior asset class.

The Budget has also eliminated the concept of indexation for mutual funds, which adjusts the purchase price of an asset for inflation, thereby reducing taxable profits and tax liabilities.

The higher taxation on futures and options (F&O) trading aims to curb excessive speculation in this segment, a move welcomed by experts.

This regulatory change is part of a broader strategy to simplify the capital gains tax regime, ensuring a more straightforward and efficient system.

Market watchers believe that these adjustments, while initially challenging, will ultimately support a healthier and more robust financial environment, encouraging long-term investment and stability in the stock market.

Also Read: Industry Leaders Urge India To Embrace Global Value Chains For Electronics Manufacturing Boom

Mankrit Kaur

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