Budget 2025: Investors Hope for Relief from LTCG Tax Hike

Stock market investors are eagerly awaiting Budget 2025, seeking relief from increased taxes that are reducing their returns. The Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax rate rose from 10% to 12.5%, and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) climbed to 20%, making investments less attractive. Experts, including Devarsh Vakil of HDFC Securities, urge stabilizing capital gains taxation and restoring indexation benefits. With Securities Transaction Tax collections reaching ₹44,538 crore, analysts like VLA Ambala emphasize the need to streamline taxes and reduce the burden for a thriving equity market.