India raises taxes to curb retail frenzy in equities trading

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India raises taxes to curb retail frenzy in equities trading - The Straits Times

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Indian equities are set for a ninth straight year of gains, boosted by its tag of the world’s fastest-growing major economy, a gush of local money and strong corporate profit growth.

To cushion the impact on small investors, the exemption limit for capital gains eligible for tax exemption has been raised to 125,000 rupees from 100,000 rupees earlier.

Traders are awaiting the recommendation of a panel set up by the Securities and Exchange Board of India last month to suggest ways to improve investor protection in the derivatives segment.