26-May-2026
Taxation
 
FM Sitharaman says Government open to hear investor concerns on LTCG, STCG taxation
26-May-2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government is willing to listen to concerns raised by stock market investors regarding the tax system, including issues related to Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) taxation. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the TEXPROCIL Export Awards event on Monday, the Union Finance Minister said the government remains open to receiving suggestions and feedback from investors on the matter. "On this specific issue, and on any issue, we are always ready and willing to listen to the people. We will certainly take their inputs," Sitharaman said while responding to questions regarding demands from stock market participants for a review of LTCG and STCG taxes.

News Source:- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/fm-sitharaman-says-government-open-to-hear-investor-concerns-on-ltcg-stcg-taxation/articleshow/131311896.cms