My views on this topic were recently published in a Mint column:
The topic of ‘increased 12.5% LTCG tax on equities’ needs no introduction now. Most equity investors have already registered their anger, in one form or another, on different social media and forums. In fact, the initial pain has now paved the way for what we Indians do best—adjustment. While still upset, we have adjusted. While we would love to go back to the pre-2018 days of 0% tax or at least remain in the 2018-24 era of 10% tax, there is not much we can do. We equity investors (both in mutual funds and stocks) must now shell out more tax on our long-term gains. But will this remain at 12.5%? We don’t know, to be honest.
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You can read the full article on the Mint website at the following link:
How to Adjust your Financial Life after 12.5% LTCG Tax?
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