India — Ministry of Finance (India) & Pankaj Chaudhary

India — Ministry of Finance (India): The ministry clarified there is no plan to abolish equity LTCG tax for domestic investors, while implementing an exemption for FPIs on government securities to support the rupee and attract foreign capital.

Pankaj Chaudhary: As Minister of State for Finance, Chaudhary communicated the government's stance in parliament, stating that the 12.5% LTCG rate applies equally to domestic investors and FPIs for equities, and the recent exemption is limited to government securities.

India — Ministry of Finance (India): Reported the fraud data to Parliament, reinforcing its role in financial oversight.

Pankaj Chaudhary: As Minister of State for Finance, he presented the data and responses in India — Rajya Sabha.

Pankaj Chaudhary: Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance, informed the Parliament about Unified Payments Interface's global recognition, underscoring the government's efforts in digital payment expansion.

Pankaj Chaudhary: Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance, stated that the government will decide the implementation date for the India — 8th Central Pay Commission's recommendations.

Pankaj Chaudhary: Pankaj Chaudhary, Minister of State for Finance, confirmed the formal establishment of the 8th Central Pay Commission and provided updates on its timeline and scope.