Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
FM Sitharaman says Government open to hear investor concerns on LTCG, STCG taxationFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated the government is ready to listen to stock market investors. Concerns regarding Long-Term...
25 May, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
How gold ETFs, tax changes, and recycling incentives can reduce India’s dependence on gold importsOne of the objectives of the gold ETF was not merely financial innovation but to reduce, or at least postpone, the import of physical gold....
25 May, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
NFO Alert: ICICI Prudential MF’s iSIF launches active asset allocator and long-short fundsICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has launched two new strategies under its Specialised Investment Funds (SIF) segment: iSIF Active...
19 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Modi’s toughest economic test may demand more than appealsPrime Minister Narendra Modi faces economic headwinds. Appeals for reduced consumption of imported goods like oil and gold may not suffice....
14 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
How to rebalance my portfolio in current environment?ET Wealth Reader's Query: How to rebalance portfolios in the current environment—between equity, debt, gold, and global assets—to manage bo...
12 May, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
ETFs record highest ever net inflows of more than Rs 1.8 lakh crore in FY26: Zerodha Fund HouseIndian Exchange Traded Funds experienced unprecedented net inflows of over Rs 1.8 lakh crore in FY26. Commodity ETFs, specifically Gold and...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
International funds deliver up to 50% returns in a year, subscriptions halted. Should investors book profits or stay invested?International funds have delivered up to 50% returns in one year, supported by a global tech rally, rupee depreciation, and strong earnings...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
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
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
Don’t let your gains on gold & silver vanish: You may pay 18.2% additional income tax if not careful about exit timing, check taxation rulesUnderstanding gold and silver taxation is crucial for investors. Holding periods determine short-term or long-term capital gains tax. Strat...
20 Jan, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Capital gain tax ready reckoner: Listed equity, unlisted equity, gold, house property, and other assets for ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)Latest Capital gain tax rules: The capital gain tax rules were changed in the mid-year from FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26). Due to this, a taxpaye...
15 Sep, 2025, 08.48 AM IST
Gold taxation: Income tax laws for capital gains on gold have changed, know the new rulesNew gold taxation rules: Capital gains tax rules on gold have changed from July 23, 2024. However, the new rules are applicable to physical...
30 Oct, 2024, 07.00 AM IST
How to make gold investments tax efficient after Budget 2024 changed capital gain rules: New STCG, LTCG rates on gold, gold MF, gold ETF, SGBGold, a traditional symbol of wealth and prosperity in India, has long been a popular investment choice. The recent changes in capital gain...
29 Aug, 2024, 12.34 PM IST
Gold investment to attract lower LTCG tax of 12.5% instead of 20% with indexation, holding period cut to 24 monthsBudget 2024 has reduced the holding period for capital gains on gold to qualify as long term capital gains from 36 months to 24 months and ...
23 Jul, 2024, 05.54 PM IST
Will Budget 2023 reduce LTCG tax on gold funds and ETFs?To encourage retail investors to invest in gold through the mutual fund route rather than buying physical gold, AMFI had proposed that LTCG...
30 Jan, 2023, 10.27 AM IST