India Exempts Foreign Investors from Capital Gains Tax on Government Securities in Bid to Bolster Rupee and Attract Stable Capital

Tekedia | 06-06-2026 12:45pm |

India has announced a tax exemption for foreign institutional investors (FIIs) and the Bank for International Settlements concerning capital gains and interest income derived from government securities. This decision, made through an executive ordinance while Parliament is not in session, is intended to enhance foreign investor confidence and stabilize the Indian rupee. By removing this tax burden, the government aims to attract more stable capital inflows into the country, thereby supporting its economic objectives.

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