GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: What you need to know while choosing your investment hubIndian wealth is increasingly seeking global anchors, with GIFT City, Dubai's DIFC and Singapore emerging as key contenders. Each hub offer...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
India the new 'no-go' zone for FIIs? 7 brutal truths behind $18 billion exodusForeign institutional investors have pulled out $18 billion from Indian equities since the Iran war began, dragging the Nifty down over 9% ...
14 Apr, 2026, 11.18 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
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
NRI cannot claim LTCG indexation benefit while selling property in IndiaLTCG indexation benefit on sale of house property: The government has provided partial relief to the homeowners by providing an option of i...
14 Aug, 2024, 12.41 PM IST
More elbow room for homeownersHomeowners who bought properties before July 23, 2024, benefitted from the grandfathering provision on LTCG tax, easing their transition to...
08 Aug, 2024, 10.51 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman to move amendment for taxpayers to choose between 12.5% or 20% LTCG rate on property transactionsNirmala Sitharaman announced amendments to the long-term capital gains tax for property, allowing taxpayers to choose between 12.5% without...
06 Aug, 2024, 10.12 PM IST
Budget 2024: What stock investors, salaried employees expect from Nirmala SitharamanThe Budget 2024 is anticipated for its potential impact on salaried employees. Expectations include reforms to boost market confidence, suc...
31 Jan, 2024, 11.42 AM IST
LTCG tax: D-Street’s wishlist for Budget 2023; how will markets react?When short-term capital gains tax was 15% and LTCG nil, the difference between the two taxes acted as an incentive for investors to be long...
20 Jan, 2023, 10.32 AM IST
Budget 2022: From long-term to short-term capital gains, here's how to master your tax gameThe budget capped surcharge at 15 per cent on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax for all listed and unlisted corporations, a long-standing ...
03 Feb, 2022, 11.03 AM IST
Five things in the Budget that India Inc should take note ofThough silent on many taxation fronts, there were a few major takeaways for India Inc from Budget 2022 that can have a big impact.
02 Feb, 2022, 11.14 AM IST
LTCG tweak in the works: No levy on equity investment held for three yearsThe government reintroduced the long-term capital gains (LTCG) on equities in Budget 2018.
08 Aug, 2019, 06.51 PM IST
LTCG: Gains and losses since Modi govt’s first budget of 2014From April 1, 2018, LTCGs in excess of 1 lakh arising on sale of listed equity shares, equity-oriented mutual funds held for more than 12 m...
06 Jul, 2019, 10.25 AM IST
LTCG tax relief in Union Budget? D-Street is hoping against hopeHope the govt would take a relook at LTCG tax on listed shares and remove it completely.
25 Jun, 2019, 11.53 AM IST
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30 Apr, 2018, 02.31 PM IST
LTCG tax: Unlisted companies' shares listed after January 31, 2018 to get indexation benefitThe 2018-19 Budget had after a gap of 14 years reintroduced 10 per cent tax on long-term capital gains(LTCG) exceeding Rs 1 lakh from sale ...
15 Mar, 2018, 03.19 PM IST
Section 54 EC of I-T Act: Assessee, minor children eligible for separate tax exemptionThe clause exempts long term capital gains up to Rs 50 lakh if they are reinvested in prescribed securities.
07 Jun, 2012, 10.04 AM IST