Govt issues ordinance to exempt FIIs from capital gains tax on Government Securities

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The Centre has promulgated the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, granting tax exemption to Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) on capital gains and interest income arising from investments in government securities (G-Sec).

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Govt issues ordinance to exempt FIIs from capital gains tax on Government Securities

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