The Nifty 50 and Sensex both advanced over 1.6% as heavy buying in index heavyweight Reliance Industries pushed benchmarks through critical technical thresholds. Investor sentiment received an additional lift from proposals by the Securities and Exchange Board of India to scrap long-term capital gains taxes for foreign entities and specific mutual fund switch transactions. Crucially, market watchers warn that long-term foreign inflows still require stable corporate valuations and supportive currency conditions. Falling global crude prices, which tumbled nearly 4% to $108.64 a barrel, further reinforced Monday's strong market momentum.
Key points
Proposed capital gains tax rollbacks by the market regulator aim to restore international…: Proposed capital gains tax rollbacks by the market regulator aim to restore international competitiveness and stimulate foreign portfolio inflows.
Analysts caution that tax incentives alone cannot sustain rallies without underlying corp…: Analysts caution that tax incentives alone cannot sustain rallies without underlying corporate earnings growth and foreign exchange stability.
The trajectory of benchmark momentum remains tightly linked to movements in global crude…: The trajectory of benchmark momentum remains tightly linked to movements in global crude oil prices and broader market participation.
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A rally in Reliance Industries (RIL) shares and growing optimism over a possible rollback of long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax for foreign investors gave Dalal Street plenty to cheer about on Monday, lifting both benchmark indices nearly 2%. Buying picked up through the session, with RIL stock seeing its biggest intraday upmove since April 2020.
Sebi has recommended scrapping LTCG tax for foreign investors as India seeks to revive its underperforming equity markets, Reuters reported on Monday. The market regulator has also proposed an LTCG exemption for mutual fund investors who sell existing holdings to reinvest in other funds, the report said.
Sebi’s proposal is a step in the right direction, but tax efficiency alone will not bring foreign capital back to India, said Nirav Karkera, head of research and fund manager at W by Groww.
While lower capital gains taxes would improve post-tax returns, reduce friction and make Indian equities more competitive against other emerging markets, the primary drivers of foreign flows remain earnings growth, valuations, currency stability, and India's relative attractiveness within emerging markets, he added.
Financial analysts at Nomura have highlighted a niche tech segment capable of shielding market participants from heavy capital allocation demands. This particular pocket is expected to provide defensive insulation as artificial intelligence expenditures continue to weigh on the broader industry. Investors can utilize this designated space to maintain market exposure while mitigating the specific financial strains tied to current technology investments.
Major equity indices are finding temporary footing after a brutal retreat driven by massive debt-funded artificial intelligence spending that wiped trillions from technology valuations. Premarket sentiment is also drawing support from sliding crude prices as diplomatic discussions in the Middle East ease immediate energy supply concerns. Meanwhile, Wall Street is positioning for political volatility ahead of congressional votes that could usher in a divided federal government.
Robust domestic buying pushed benchmark indices upward as broader market segments strongly outperformed during the session. Surging energy and commodities shares offset weakness across technology and healthcare counters to bolster market breadth. From a structural standpoint, the benchmark's positioning above key moving averages reflects an improving technical setup for upcoming trading sessions.