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Tax matters, as does capital: Is it time for India to reconsider its LTCG tax policy on listed equities amid rising global competition?Debate on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax and securities transaction tax (STT) has gained momentum, with the government recognizing its ...
Income Tax Rules 2026: CBDT notifies Form 173A to claim exemption on interest, capital gains from government securitiesIn a significant update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has rolled out Form 173A, effective from October 19, 2026, under the Income-tax ...
Why the rupee remains under pressure despite lower CAD?The Indian rupee has depreciated significantly this year and is expected to weaken further due to global conditions. Despite improvements i...
CBDT makes Form 173A mandatory to claim tax exemption on interest and gains from government securitiesThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced Form 173A for income-tax exemption claims. This new form includes detailed information to ...
96 IPOs raise Rs 1.1 lakh crore in 2026 even as the Nifty correctsIndia's equity market in 2026 shows pressure in the secondary market with significant foreign outflows affecting benchmarks. The Nifty 50 i...
Equity vs gold vs debt: Where to do highest allocation for best portfolio results? Check 2026 and last 10-year winnersFor the best portfolio results, don’t get swayed by any one asset class. Experts recommend diversification. While asset allocation is the w...
Easy exits hurting Indian stocks: Nirmala Sitharaman explains why equities are underperformingFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says easy liquidity is allowing investors to exit Indian equities as the Nifty and Sensex struggle to d...
Oil, foreign flows in focus for rupee; bond traders eye rate-hike betsDuring the upcoming holiday week, analysts predict the Indian rupee will remain steady, with oil price trends and foreign capital flows pla...
FPI selling crosses Rs 52,000 crore in October as Nifty defies foreign exodusForeign portfolio investors pulled out over Rs 52,000 crore from Indian equities in October, surpassing September outflows. Despite persist...
FPIs pull out Rs 52,100 cr from equities in Oct so far amid global headwindsForeign portfolio investors have withdrawn Rs 52,100 crore from Indian equities as of October this year. This follows a net withdrawal of R...
$60 billion in 6 weeks: RBI's rupee defence comes at a costReserve drain Forex reserves fall to $726 b on Oct 9 from $785.7 b on Sept 4, with latest reporting week alone showing a depletion of $8.58...
India's forex reserves shed $60 billion in six weeks as RBI steps in to support rupee, one of Asia's worst-performing currencies this yearIndia’s foreign exchange reserves declined by nearly $60 billion in six weeks to $726.027 billion as of October 9, from a record high of $7...
Officials can deny benefits on Mauritius-routed investments if tax relief found sole motiveIndia has implemented a Principal Purpose Test in the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. This test allows tax authorities...
India tightens Mauritius tax treaty rules to prevent misuse of tax benefits, effective August 10The Finance Ministry has unveiled an important amendment to the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. Effective August 10, t...
Go On, Show Us the Money! Rs 3 lakh cr foreign outflows spark concerns about India's investment landscapeForeign Portfolio Investors have withdrawn significant capital from Indian equities in 2026, raising concerns among officials. Despite thes...
SBI Research calls for abolition of LTCG tax on equities to boost foreign capital inflowsAccording to SBI Research, removing the long-term capital gains tax on equities could revitalize investment levels. The report emphasizes e...
SBI economists call for scrapping LTCG tax on equitiesSBI economists are advocating for the elimination of long-term capital gains tax to stimulate sustained investment in Indian equity markets...
Mutual funds close in on FPIs in Indian equity ownershipWith Indian mutual funds now holding 11.7% of domestic equities, they have overtaken foreign portfolio investors, whose share has plunged b...
D-Street breaks 8-week losing run, outlook stays cautious thoughAfter an eight-week slump, Indian equities experienced a robust rebound, highlighted by a notable rise in the BSE Sensex. This recovery was...
FPIs sell Rs 21,745 crore in second half of September, oil & gas, auto & financials lead outflowsForeign portfolio investors experienced a significant increase in selling Indian equities during the latter half of September. Financial st...