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Is government planning to scrap Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) tax on equities for domestic investors in FY 26-27? Minister responds

Long Term Capital Gain: The Finance Ministry has denied contemplating the scrapping of LTCG tax on equities for domestic investors. There is no current proposal under consideration to remove this tax for retail investors.

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HDFC Bank, Axis Bank collect highest penalties from customers for non-maintenance of minimum average balance; Bank of Baroda tops public sector bank list

HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, and Bank of Baroda collected the most penalties for low balances. Public sector banks collected these charges from FY 2021-22 to FY 2025-26. Private sector banks collected penalties from FY 2022-23 to FY 2025-26. Most public sector banks have now withdrawn these charges for savings accounts.…

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Thailand raises 2026 growth forecast after June exports beat expectations

The Finance Ministry said on Friday that it has raised its 2026 economic growth forecast to 2.5% from the ‌previous 1.6%, citing stronger foreign trade, investment and consumption as well as the impact of government stimulus measures, with June exports growing faster than expected.

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Welfare card rules rejigged

The Finance Ministry has revised the eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme, allowing owners of older vehicles to retain their benefits while extending the deadline for unsuccessful applicants to appeal until Sept 20.

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6 million to get new aid offer

The Finance Ministry will today ask the cabinet to move six million people who failed to qualify for the 2026 state welfare card programme into a new co-payment scheme, while easing rules blamed for unfairly excluding low-income people.

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Ministry taps public-private projects to ease fiscal strain

The Finance Ministry is fast-tracking public-private partnership (PPP) projects, with total PPP investment expected to exceed 130 billion baht over the next three years.

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2.76m seek welfare eligibility review

About 2.76 million people who failed to qualify for the 2026 state welfare card scheme have appealed for a review of their eligibility, says the Finance Ministry.

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Ministry urges data updates after welfare roll review

The Finance Ministry has acknowledged discrepancies in government databases and urged applicants to update their information after the number of people qualifying for the 2026 state welfare card scheme fell sharply.

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State welfare recipients fall after stricter eligibility checks

Only 9.5 million of 18.8 million applicants qualified for the 2026 State Welfare Programme after the Finance Ministry tightened eligibility screening and expanded data verification.

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Welfare card screening of 18.8m people this week

The cabinet has approved 18.8 million low-income individuals for eligibility screening for the state welfare card programme.

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The high cost of border jingoism

A party-list MP and leader of the Economic Party, Chris Potranandana, is attacking the budget allocation for infrastructure development in Cambodia through a cooperation agency under the Finance Ministry. He is extremely upset.

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Welfare card rules eased after outcry

The Finance Ministry looks set to submit revised eligibility criteria for the state welfare card scheme to the cabinet, removing parental tax deduction and agricultural loan requirements following criticism that the existing criteria were unfair.

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Office unveils blueprint to divest Finance Ministry assets

The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) is preparing to reclassify certain shareholdings in the Finance Ministry's portfolio that were previously designated as strategic assets to be retained, allowing them to be sold.

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PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should know

PPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 quarter, keeping it unchanged from the previous period.

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RBI floating rate bond : Has 8.05% interest rate changed? Here's what investors should know

The Reserve Bank of India has maintained the Floating Rate Savings Bond interest rate at 8.05% following the Finance Ministry's decision to keep the National Savings Certificate rate at 7.7%. This bond offers a 0.35% premium over the NSC, providing a competitive return compared to many small savings schemes and…

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Report urges reforms as public debt rises

Thailand no longer has a fiscal buffer to contain rising public debt, making it necessary to accelerate reforms for both the economy and the public sector to lift economic growth closer to its full potential, according to the Finance Ministry.

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India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waiting

India's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists to raise GDP growth forecasts. But the optimism comes with fresh risks, including an uneven monsoon, food inflation, geopolitical tensions in West Asia and uncertainty over global commodity prices, making…

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Finance Ministry highlights 10 tax reforms

The Finance Ministry has proposed a package of 10 tax reforms that are expected to generate more than 435 billion baht in additional annual revenue, with the objective of ensuring that government revenue remains sufficient to accommodate increasing public expenditure in the future.

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Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15

The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15. This move aims to maintain supply stability for sectors like plastics, packaging, and pharmaceuticals, which rely on these imports. The temporary relief, initially granted due to West Asia…

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Has government changed PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings interest rates for July-September 2026 quarter?

Small savings scheme interest rates: The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates on all small savings schemes unchanged for the July–September 2026 quarter. Rates remain 8.2% for SCSS and Sukanya Samriddhi, 7.7% for NSC, 7.5% for Kisan Vikas Patra and 5-year deposits, 7.1% for PPF, and 4% for Post Office…

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Geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

Geopolitical tensions have been disrupting global supply chains, increasing production costs and weighing on Thailand's economic growth, according to the Finance Ministry.

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Funding roadmap for energy projects gets nod

The Finance Ministry has approved a funding framework for Thailand's energy transition projects, which aim to cut fossil fuel use, promote electric vehicles (EVs) and upskill workers.

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Investment policy talks amid new top-up tax

The Finance Ministry is to meet relevant state agencies to discuss investment promotion following Thailand's introduction of a top-up tax measure, said a ministry source who requested anonymity.

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Spotlight on ballooning welfare spending

Is Thailand becoming a welfare state? The answer remains to be seen, given the government's fiscal constraints.

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Tax system utilised for more targeted benefits for the poor

The Finance Ministry is expediting its review of welfare reforms to ensure the benefits target those most in need, minimise duplication across programmes, and promote greater participation in the labour force.

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