India's government has issued an ordinance exempting foreign investors from taxes on interest income and capital gains from Government securities to boost capital inflows.
The move is aimed at attracting foreign capital
Jun 05, 2026
11:56 am
What's the storyThe Indian government has issued the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, offering tax relief to foreign institutional investors (FIIs) on interest income and capital gains from investments in government securities.
The ordinance amends the Income-tax Act, 2025, and has been made effective from April 1, 2026.
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