Union Budget 2026 gets Parliament nod; Finance Bill approvedParliament has approved the Finance Bill 2026. This marks the completion of the budgetary exercise for the upcoming fiscal year. The Union ...
27 Mar, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Gold taxation explained: Physical vs ETF vs SGB vs inherited goldIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 9...
16 Feb, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
SGB Taxation: From zero tax to Rs 2.60 lakh capital gains tax on Rs 10 lakh investment, how new Budget proposal will cost investors dearlyBudget 2026 brings a significant tax change for Sovereign Gold Bonds. Starting April 1, 2026, capital gains exemption will only apply to in...
03 Feb, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
From April 1, 2026 stock market F&O trading gets costlier, know how much extra you need to pay; Budget 2026 announcementBudget 2026 has increased Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trading to curb excessive retail speculation. Effective A...
02 Feb, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Have capital gains tax exemption rules for debt mutual funds changed in Budget 2026?Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 speech brought no changes to debt mutual fund taxation, maintaining taxation at slab rate...
01 Feb, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Latest capital gains tax rate for equity, gold, mutual funds for FY2026-2027 after Budget 2026While it was hoped that Budget 2026 clarifies the tax position for debt mutual funds by taxing them at a special rate instead of slab rate,...
01 Feb, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Has Section 87A tax rebate making tax liability zero for up to Rs 12 lakh income hiked in Budget 2026?Most anticipated change in Budget 2026 was change in Section 87A tax rebate. Currently Section 87A tax rebate depends on the chosen tax reg...
01 Feb, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Stock market and taxes: Why Nithin Kamath is leaning towards lower STT ahead of Budget 2026Nithin Kamath warns higher derivatives STT hurt trading and revenues. He says post-2024 tax hikes reduced volumes as markets cooled, causin...
30 Jan, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Interest on fixed deposits like LTCG and STCG, lock-in period of 3 years like ELSS for 80C advantage, what SBI Research suggests for Budget 2026SBI Research proposes aligning fixed deposit interest tax with capital gains. It also suggests shortening the lock-in for tax-saving FDs to...
28 Jan, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Capital gains tax rules for FY 25-26: Experts explain STCG, LTCG tax rule changes they expect in Budget 2026As Budget 2026 approaches, taxpayers anticipate a more consistent capital gains tax framework. Experts suggest aligning holding periods for...
26 Jan, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
LTCG tax hurting small investors? Why Budget 2026 should rethink capital gains reliefBudget 2026 might offer relief on long-term capital gains tax for lower-income individuals. Experts suggest targeted exemptions or investme...
23 Jan, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Budget 2026: Can a reduction in LTCG unleash a bull market in Indian stocks?Budget 2026 approaches with discussions on reducing capital gains tax for equities. While some believe it could boost investor sentiment af...
23 Jan, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Zero tax up to Rs 12 lakh, but not on capital gains? Why Budget 2026 must fix this anomalyBudget 2026 is urged to align capital gains tax with income tax slabs and the Section 87A rebate, currently excluding these benefits. Exper...
21 Jan, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Budget 2026: How India introduced, scrapped and raised capital gains taxes for stock market investorsAs Budget 2026 approaches, the stock market is demanding tax relief amid persistent foreign investor selling and weak returns. India's equi...
20 Jan, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Market participants seek equity tax relief ahead of BudgetMarket participants have urged the government to ease capital market taxation, including a higher exemption limit on long-term capital gain...
18 Jan, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Budget 2026 wish list: Gurmeet Chadha seeks LTCG relief, special lending rates for gold and silverGurmeet Chadha outlines key Budget 2026 recommendations, urging LTCG cut to 10%, monetisation of gold and silver, and affordable housing in...
31 Dec, 2025, 03.14 PM IST
Capital gain taxation: Latest income tax rate and holding period for various assets for LTCG and STCG post Budget 2025LTCG and STCG: Budget 2025 has made no change to the tax rate or holding period for long term capital gains (LTCG) and short term capital g...
03 Feb, 2025, 09.27 AM IST