In early May, Sensex plummeted 1,100 points amid rumors of post-election tax changes. An alleged plan to overhaul tax laws and asset class treatments worried investors. Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed the claims, but speculations persist. Jefferies Christopher Wood warned of a potential market correction due to capital gains tax adjustments post-elections. The complex capital gains tax system in India continues to fuel speculation and calls for simplification, impacting equity investors and market growth.
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Salary TDS, income tax regime: For the financial year 2024-25, two budgets are presented due to Lok Sabha elections 2024 happening in the months of April to June 2024. Post the election results are announced and government is formed, full budget will be announced after that. Hence, it is important for salaried individuals to keep options open when choosing between old and new tax regime for the purpose of TDS on salary this financial year.