India bond tax moves catalyze foreign debt inflows
India has scrapped withholding and capital gains taxes on government bonds to attract overseas capital and bolster its bid for global index inclusion. The measures have already drawn over $1 billion in investment as analysts expect improved macroeconomic stability and a stronger rupee outlook.
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India has eliminated withholding and capital gains taxes for foreign investors on government bonds to catalyze debt inflows. The policy shift triggered $1B in debt purchases over three sessions, a sharp increase from the $1.6B bought during the first five months of the year. For investors, these reforms lower entry barriers and accelerate India’s path toward inclusion in major global bond benchmarks.
