Budget 2026: Equity tax relief, avoiding transaction levy hike & more; here's what market participants want

As the Union Budget 2026-2027 approaches, market participants are urging the government to avoid increasing transaction taxes and instead offer relief on long-term capital gains from equity investments. Stakeholders advocate for a higher tax-free exemption limit and a uniform definition of 'long term' to encourage retail investors.

Budget 2026: Equity tax relief, avoiding transaction levy hike & more; here's what market participants want
As the Union Budget 2026-2027 approaches, market participants are urging the government to avoid increasing transaction taxes and instead offer relief on long-term capital gains from equity investments. Stakeholders advocate for a higher tax-free exemption limit and a uniform definition of 'long term' to encourage retail investors.