New Delhi, April 20 -- New income tax rules 2026 on buyback of shares: After ushering in the new financial year 2026-27, earning individuals have been busy finalising their financial plans, keeping in mind the income tax rule changes from 1st April 2026.

Those investing in the stock market are advised to check their shareholding and any buyback announced by their portfolio stocks in the current financial year. Under the new income tax rules 2026, the income tax treatment for the buyback of shares has shifted from a dividend-based model to a capital gains model.

Speaking on the income tax rule changes from 1st April 2026, Pankaj Mathpal, CEO & MD at Optima Money Managers, said, "For any share buybacks announced on or after 1st April 2026...