'Challenges Have Grown': FM Sitharaman Acknowledges Investor Anxiety & Rising FII Outflows

LTCG tax cut coming? Nirmala Sitharaman's response leaves investors guessing

The demand for LTCG tax relief is gathering pace ahead of Budget 2027, with Sebi backing concessions for foreign investors. Sitharaman has acknowledged the concerns, but will the government rethink the wider tax framework?

Govt listening to voices of concern in equity mkts: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

MUMBAI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said govt is mindful of concerns among retail investors and equity market participants and will consider

Realise investor anxiety, will consider feedback, says FM

Sitharaman said the government would take investor concerns into account, given the importance of sustaining economic growth.

'Challenges have grown': FM Sitharaman acknowledges investor anxiety & rising FII outflows

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that she will consider the rising calls for tax changes to support equity markets, acknowledging the anxiety among retail investors and market participants amid net foreign investor outflows. Speaking at the Financial Express Leadership Awards 2026 in Mumbai, she was asked whether the upcoming Budget would create a favourable environment for foreign investors and roll out the red carpet for dollar investments. She said taxation was only one part of the picture.

FE Leadership Awards | FM weighs case for foreign capital in Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledges retail investors' concerns over stretched stock valuations and capital gains tax, promising to consider stakeholders' views before any policy changes amid foreign portfolio investor outflows.