SBI wants tax parity on bank FDs with mutual funds & equity markets in Budget

SBI has urged for income tax parity on bank FDs in Budget 2024, highlighting that bank credit growth outpaced deposit increases by Rs 2 lakh crore in FY24. Currently, equity and MF short-term capital gains are taxed at a flat 15%, while long-term gains enjoy a moderate 10% rate with exemptions up to Rs 1 lakh. Loss carry-forward provisions add to the attractiveness of these investments.