Budget 2026: Major Tax Announcements Expected for Share Market, Mutual Funds

• Budget 2026 is anticipated to bring key announcements regarding taxation on share market and mutual fund investments.
• Current LTCG on equity/MFs (held >1 year) is 12.5% for profits over 1.25 lakh; STCG (held <1 year) is 20%.
• Debt mutual funds purchased after 2023 are taxed as per income tax slab, with no LTCG/STCG distinction.
• Investors demand increasing the LTCG tax-exempt limit (currently 1.25 lakh) and reducing Securities Transaction Tax (STT).
• Experts foresee minor tax changes, advising investors to prioritize long-term strategy over short-term tax fears.

Why It Matters: Budget 2026 likely to bring minor tax changes for investors; focus on long-term strategy.