Updated LTCG and STCG tax rates: What investors need to know before selling equities, bonds, GDRs, and FCCBs

Recent income tax updates in India introduce revised capital gains tax rates on securities for residents, non-residents, and foreign institutional investors. The changes include higher taxes on equity transactions and adjusted thresholds for long-term capital gains exemptions. These revisions necessitate careful tax planning and strategic investment restructuring for various investor categories to optimize tax efficiency.