India Unveils Tax Breaks After $29.5 Billion Foreign Equity Outflow as Rupee Weakens
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Updated · CNBC · Jun 9
India Unveils Tax Breaks After $29.5 Billion Foreign Equity Outflow as Rupee Weakens
3 articles · Updated · CNBC · Jun 9
Summary
$29.5 billion in foreign portfolio money has left Indian equities this year, pushing New Delhi to exempt capital gains tax for foreign investors in the bond market and roll out other steps to slow capital flight.
The selloff reflects weaker consumption, fragile investment sentiment, higher energy costs and a growing view that India is lagging in AI, while net FDI has fallen near an all-time low despite gross inflows topping $90 billion.
The pressure has hit the rupee as oil prices rise; India imports more than 85% of its crude, leaving the economy exposed to Middle East disruption and pass-through inflation.
The Reserve Bank of India on Friday raised its FY2027 inflation forecast to 5.1% and cut growth to 6.6% from 6.9%, underscoring the squeeze on investor confidence.
Analysts say the tax relief may improve sentiment but not reverse the trend without broader reforms, noting Modi's government has completed only two major reforms in the past two years.
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India’s Rupee Hits Historic Lows in 2026: Geopolitical Shocks, Oil Surge, and the Fight for Stability
Overview
As of June 2026, the Indian Rupee is facing a sharp and rapid decline, mainly triggered by escalating global geopolitical tensions—especially the outbreak of war involving Iran—which has caused instability in key oil-producing regions. This turmoil has led to surging crude oil prices, putting pressure on global energy markets and shaking investor confidence. As a result, the Rupee has come under significant downward pressure, prompting the Reserve Bank of India and the government to introduce regulatory measures and policy interventions to stabilize the currency and address immediate economic risks.