Over Rs. 14.13 Billion Collected as Capital Gains Tax in 10 Months
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The Government of Nepal has collected over Rs. 14.13 billion in capital gains tax (CGT) from stock market transactions in the first ten months of the current fiscal year (Shrawan to Baisakh). As trading volumes and profits surged in the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), the amount of capital gains tax collected from investors also saw a notable rise.
Rs. 1.22 Billion Collected in Baisakh
According to data published by CDS and Clearing Limited, a total of Rs. 1.22 billion in capital gains tax was collected in the month of Baisakh alone. With the NEPSE index on the rise and increased trading activity, many investors secured profits—leading to a higher volume of tax payments.
Of the Baisakh total:
Rs. 337.1 million was collected from long-term individual trading,
Rs. 635 million from short-term individual trading,
Rs. 252.3 million from institutional investors, and
Rs. 4.7 million from stock dealers.
Monthly Breakdown of Capital Gains Tax Collection
Here’s the month-wise collection over the 10-month period:
Month | Capital Gains Tax Collected |
|---|---|
Shrawan | Rs. 4.27 billion |
Bhadra | Rs. 2.57 billion |
Ashoj | Rs. 586.5 million |
Kartik | Rs. 758.7 million |
Mangsir | Rs. 1.04 billion |
Poush | Rs. 580.7 million |
Magh | Rs. 1.05 billion |
Falgun | Rs. 1.33 billion |
Chaitra | Rs. 693.5 million |
Baisakh | Rs. 1.22 billion |
This cumulative data shows a steady collection of capital gains tax throughout the fiscal year, aligned with market fluctuations. With rising investor participation and higher transaction volumes, the government’s tax revenue from the stock market has seen significant improvement. If the trend continues, the overall CGT collection may set a new record by the end of the fiscal year.
