Aditya Shah of Hercules Advisors urges India to abolish its long-term capital gains tax on equities for foreign investors, arguing it deters crucial portfolio inflows. He contends that removing the tax is the only credible signal to attract foreign capital, which is vital for lowering the cost of capital and deepening markets.

Foreign portfolio investors have been fleeing Indian markets, driven by higher capital gains taxes, a weaker rupee, and shifting global allocations. | Business News

Aditya Shah of Hercules Advisors urges India to abolish its long-term capital gains tax on equities for foreign investors, arguing it deters crucial portfolio inflows. He contends…

Foreign investors are pulling money from Indian markets. Experts urge India to rethink taxes like STT and LTCG. Policy consistency is also a major concern for global funds. While…