04-June-2026
Taxation
 
Tax cuts for foreign bond buyers soon, 20% levy on interest earned likely to go
04-Jun-2026

India is preparing to roll out new measures aimed at attracting more foreign money into the country, with key decisions likely to be taken as early as this week. According to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter, the Union Cabinet is expected to discuss a major reduction in the taxes that foreign funds pay when investing in Indian bonds. Interest tax on bonds also under review The Cabinet is also expected to examine the future of the 20% tax currently imposed on interest earned from bonds. According to Bloomberg, officials are weighing two options: either scrapping the levy altogether or reducing it to a very low level. The proposal is still under consideration, and a final decision could be taken after Cabinet discussions.

News Source:- https://www.financialexpress.com/policy/economy/tax-cuts-for-foreign-bond-buyers-soon-20-levy-on-interest-earned-likely-to-go/4258637/?ref=hometop_hp