The Indian government has extended tax exemptions for Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and Pension Funds (PFs) investing in India. The deadline for making eligible investments has been pushed back from March 2025 to March 2030. This extension aims to provide stability for global investors and encourage further investment in India's infrastructure sector. Additionally, provisions have been made to ensure long-term capital gains from unlisted debt securities remain tax-exempt for these funds, even after recent reclassifications.
Extension of date of making investment by Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds others and rationalisation of tax exemptions
Clause (23FE) of section 10 of the Act provides for the exemption to specified persons from the income in the nature of dividend, interest, long-term capital gains or certain other incomes arising from an investment made by it in India. Specified persons inter alia are Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), Pension Fund (PF) which fulfills conditions prescribed therein and are spe
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FAQ :
Tax exemptions on income from investments made in India by Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pension Funds are being extended.
The tax exemptions have been extended until March 31, 2030.
The extension is intended to provide stability and a necessary timeframe for global investors to make substantial contributions to India's infrastructure development.
Yes, long-term capital gains from investments in India, including those reclassified as short-term under section 50AA, will continue to be exempt for specified SWFs and PFs.
These amendments will take effect from April 1, 2025.