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Part of The regulator SEBI proposes tax relief measures to boost foreign investment and improve market attractiveness in India.

How could the proposal to scrap LTCG tax affect the Reserve Bank of India?

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Increased foreign capital inflows may affect the Reserve Bank of India's stability monitoring. The recommendation by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to scrap the 12.5 percent long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity investments by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) aims to boost market attractiveness. If implemented, this tax relief could encourage greater foreign investment, leading to increased capital inflows into Indian equities. These larger inflows would increase market liquidity and capital flows, which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monitors closely to ensure overall financial stability and manage the domestic monetary environment. The final decision on the proposal rests with the government.

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  • SEBI recommended scrapping the 12.5 percent long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity investments by foreign portfolio investors.moneycontrol.com
  • FPIs pumped a net Rs 76,188.75 crore into Indian equities in November (between November 3 and November 13).moneycontrol.com
  • FPIs recorded net equity outflows of Rs 35,861 crore in September and Rs 34,843 crore in October.moneycontrol.com

Why it matters

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is responsible for maintaining financial stability and managing the country's monetary policy. Significant shifts in foreign capital flows, such as those driven by tax incentives, directly influence market liquidity and the demand for the Indian rupee. If the tax relief is adopted and leads to sustained, large-scale FPI inflows, it could alter the dynamics of capital movement that the RBI must manage.

This proposal comes amid a period of global market uncertainty, where India has been viewed as a relatively less AI-exposed market. The ability of India to attract and retain foreign capital is crucial for its economic growth and the stability of its financial system, making the RBI's monitoring of these flows particularly important.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the government formally adopt SEBI's recommendation to scrap the LTCG tax?
  • How will sustained FPI inflows impact the rupee's exchange rate stability?

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The government formally approves the tax scrapping recommendation.This would likely solidify the expectation of increased FPI inflows, making the impact on market liquidity and the RBI's monitoring more certain.
Global risk appetite declines sharply or US interest rates rise unexpectedly.This could counteract the effect of the tax relief, limiting the increase in FPI inflows and dampening the impact on the RBI's financial stability concerns.

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