Income-tax Amendment Ordinance
Legislation UpdatesStatutes/Bills/Ordinances

Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026 provides a tax exemption on interest income and capital gains from government securities for FIIs and BIS, to boost foreign investment and market liquidity, effective from 1 April 2026.

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Senior Citizens Welfare Fund interest rate 6.85%
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The Ministry of Finance has more than doubled the interest rate applicable to the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund from 3.35% to 6.85% for FY 2025—26. The revision, notified on 8 June 2026, directly strengthens the fund’s capacity to support healthcare, financial security and livelihood initiatives for the elderly.

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