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Budget backs capital market reforms but leaves listing tax incentive untouched

The finance minister's budget for FY27 proposed adopting a digitalised and time-bound initial public offering (IPO) process, but stopped short of offering any new tax incentives to encourage fresh listings - a long-standing demand of market participants.The country's stock market has seen no new listings for the past two years.Ahead...

Tax rebate on securities investment to be cut by one-fourth

The highest annual tax rebate on investments in listed securities will be reduced by one-fourth, or 25 per cent, to Tk 0.75 million if the draft Income Tax Act 2027 is approved by parliament.Under the proposed act, the maximum eligible investment will be capped at Tk 7.5 million a year,...

Tax cuts, duty holidays to boost local EV and electronics makers

The proposed national budget for FY27 has introduced fiscal measures expected to accelerate the growth of electronics and automobile enterprises such as Walton Hi-Tech Industries and Runner Automobiles.In a bid to steer the country toward environment-friendly transport, the government has dismantled the rigid, high-cost registration barrier for electric four-wheelers.Previously, a...