New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday refrained from committing to any changes in long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax and securities transaction tax (STT), saying the upcoming Union Budget makes it premature to comment on possible measures.

Replying to a question at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026, Sitharaman said investors in India and abroad had been debating the taxation of capital gains and different asset classes, adding that the government was open to hearing their views.

"We are very close to the budget and the preparation for the budget has started, and it may not be the best time for me to say what I will or what I will not consider," she said.

The Finance Minister said LTCG tax, STT an...