Morgan Stanley maintains a bullish stance on Indian equities post-Budget, citing cyclical growth support, structural reforms, capex push, and long-term policy focus on semiconductors, AI, and data centres to sustain earnings and premium valuations.
Budget 2026 proposes capital gains tax exemption for Sovereign Gold Bonds only if purchased directly from RBI and held until maturity. Secondary market SGBs will lose tax benefits, aiming to reward patient investors over speculators, though bond prices fell sharply.
Market veteran Sunil Singhania noted that while the Union Budget initially disappointed, increased allocations to railways, defense, and infrastructure offer long-term growth potential. However, recurring tax changes, particularly to STT and capital gains, create investor uncertainty. Singhania emphasized the need for policy stability to attract foreign investment and support India's ambitious economic expansion goals.
LIC CEO & MD R Doraiswamy described the Union Budget as a visionary roadmap for India's ambition to become a top three global economy. He highlighted the focus on strategic industries, MSMEs, and rural income growth, expecting market sentiment to improve as the broader development push is assessed.
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The Budget 2026 hike in Securities Transaction Tax is expected to reduce arbitrage fund returns by about 0.5% next year, according to Capitalminds Deepak Shenoy. While retail investors may see limited impact, arbitrage funds and foreign portfolio investors could face higher costs in futures trading.
The government's increased Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives aims to curb speculation and encourage long-term investing. While high-frequency traders may need to adjust strategies, foreign portfolio investors are expected to remain unaffected, prioritizing company growth and economic stability over short-term trading costs.
