Why LTCG taxation is still confusing and how Budget 2026 could simplify it
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by India Today
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar said the confusion centres on property, gold, debt funds and bonds, and that many clients are delaying sales for fear of a costly error. He pointed to common mistakes such as wrongly applying indexation, and called for one uniform LTCG framework.
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The article explains why long-term capital gains tax remains confusing after Budget 2024 removed indexation for most assets and cut the rate to 12.5%. It covers the choice still available for older property, why real estate causes the most confusion, common calculation mistakes, and what investors hope Budget 2026 will simplify.
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Why LTCG taxation is still confusing and how Budget 2026 could simplify it