Key Takeaways for Investors from the Union Budget 2024-25

  • Capital Gains Tax:
    • Long-Term Capital Gains: Now uniformly taxed at 12.5% for both financial and non-financial assets.
    • Short-Term Capital Gains: Specific assets will incur a 20% tax rate​ (Thackray Williams)​​ (TaxGuru)​.
  • Exemptions Cap:
    • Sections 54 and 54F: Exemption limit for investment in residential property is now capped at ₹10 crore. This ensures high net worth individuals cannot claim disproportionately large exemptions​ (TaxGuru)​.
  • Annual Allowance:
    • CGT annual allowance remains unchanged but will reduce from ₹6,000 to ₹3,000 per individual from April 2024​ (Thackray Williams)​.
  • New Tax Regime:
    • Introduction of a new tax regime with the lowest slab reduced to ₹3 lakhs, offering potential tax savings for salaried employees​ (IndiaGlitz.com)​.
  • Support for MSMEs:
    • Comprehensive financial and technology support package, including a new credit guarantee scheme for loans up to ₹100 crore, enhancing opportunities for MSMEs​ (IndiaGlitz.com)​.
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