Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated the government is evaluating feedback regarding levies on foreign portfolio investors but refrained from committing to an immediate tax reduction. This openness follows substantial capital flight as foreign funds withdrew tens of billions of dollars from Indian equities over recent years. Sitharaman also underlined that public capital expenditure will remain the central vehicle for fueling domestic growth alongside fiscal discipline.
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The finance ministry will balance any foreign investor relief against domestic interests…: The finance ministry will balance any foreign investor relief against domestic interests to avoid perceptions of preferential treatment.
Public capital expenditure will persist as the primary economic engine designed to crowd…: Public capital expenditure will persist as the primary economic engine designed to crowd in private investment while maintaining fiscal consolidation.
The government urged the leadership of Tata Trusts and Tata Sons to settle their internal…: The government urged the leadership of Tata Trusts and Tata Sons to settle their internal dispute amicably outside of public scrutiny.
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"The circumstances have changed and, therefore, the voices of concern are louder,'' she said at a media event, in reference to reports that her administration has received suggestions to review levies on long-term capital gains (LTCG) for overseas investors. "I quite appreciate that. So, I'll consider all this... Our growth is very important, where people are putting their very best, we are able to see sustained 7(%)-plus growth.''
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Sitharaman said the taxation structure has not changed from 2023-24, when foreign inflows into Indian equities were the highest. But she acknowledged that the situation is different now.
Overseas funds have withdrawn a net $30.9 billion so far this calendar year, following net withdrawals of nearly $19 billion last year.
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