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Budget tax tweaks may dent post tax returns for salaried investors
Budget 2026 tax changes could raise effective tax burden on salaried and mutual fund investors, prompting a review of post tax return strategies.
Budget 2026 proposals such as the ₹1.25 lakh long term capital gains threshold and exclusion from Section 87A rebate may raise tax outgo for salaried and mutual fund investors. Higher effective taxation could compress post tax returns, especially for middle income earners. Financial planners advise reviewing asset allocation, withdrawal timing, and tax efficient investment strategies to reduce the impact of revised capital gains rules.