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Jamie Dimon: India's Prospects Bright, But Inconsistent Tax Rules a Major Concern
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Moneycontrol•22-09-2026, 10:52
Jamie Dimon: India's Prospects Bright, But Inconsistent Tax Rules a Major Concern
- •JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon states global investors are positive about India's long-term prospects but worry about inconsistent tax rule application.
- •Dimon highlights complaints from companies regarding unexpected tax burdens on deals, impacting foreign direct investment.
- •Foreign investors have long expressed concerns over India's high and inconsistently applied taxes, which they say deviate from global norms.
- •Despite some government efforts to ease tax restrictions, investors still face capital gains and transaction levies, leading to $25 billion in foreign outflows from Indian stocks this year.
- •Dimon argues that local companies sometimes use regulations to block competition, hindering foreign direct investment and ultimately harming Indian citizens, despite his bullish view on India's economy.
Key Questions Answered
Jamie Dimon noted that while investors are positive about India, they remain concerned about the inconsistent application of tax rules, unexpected tax payments on deals, capital gains taxes, and transaction levies on equities and derivatives.
In June, the government scrapped taxes on foreign investment in government securities and eased restrictions on overseas holdings of certain bonds.
Jamie Dimon remains very bullish on India's economy, noting that it expanded at a near-8 percent pace last quarter and possesses great long-term prospects.
