13 Jun No corporate tax relief for large companies in budget

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman won’t cut the tax rate for large companies to 25% from 30% in the forthcoming budget and may raise the long-term capital gains tax, as the government grapples with a potential revenue shortfall and additional spending commitments. The Narendra Modi administration is exploring ways to garner more tax revenue either by tapping new sources or by digging into existing ones, a person familiar with the discussions in the government said on condition of anonymity.