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
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
Is LTCG exemption on equity, equity mutual funds Rs 1 lakh or Rs 1.25 lakh while filing ITR for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)?LTCG Equity Exemption for ITR Filing: The capital gains rules were amended effective July 23, 2024. The new capital rules have created conf...
29 Jul, 2025, 03.37 PM IST
Mutual fund taxation for AY 2025-26: Latest capital gain tax rules for equity mutual funds, debt mutual funds, international mutual funds, gold mutual funds, othersMutual fund capital gains tax rules for ITR filing: Budget 2024 changed the capital gains tax rules from FY 2024-25. The changes became eff...
29 Jul, 2025, 03.33 PM IST
NRI Taxation: Mutual funds capital gain, TDS rules; STCG, LTCG tax rules from equity, debt, international, hybrid MFs and othersMutual funds taxation for NRI: From FY 2024-25, the capital gains taxation rules were revised for all asset classes, including mutual funds...
29 Jul, 2025, 03.28 PM IST
Sold equities and want to pay less capital gains tax by using Securities Transaction Tax (STT)? Find out if you are eligible to do soIntraday stock traders can lower their capital gains tax by adding Securities Transaction Tax (STT) in their acquisition cost, unlike regul...
05 Jul, 2025, 11.19 AM IST
Explained: The curious case of mutual fund taxationIndia’s mutual fund landscape has evolved into a major financial movement, with over 22 crore investors and AUM nearing ₹67 trillion. Howev...
06 Apr, 2025, 04.16 PM IST
Explained: How your mutual fund investments will be taxed in financial year 2025As FY25 nears its end, investors must navigate key tax changes in mutual funds. Equity fund STCG rises to 20%, LTCG to 12.5%. Debt funds fa...
15 Mar, 2025, 11.30 AM IST
Changes in taxation for mutual fundsThe Union Budget 2024-25 updated capital gains taxes for financial assets. Equity-oriented mutual funds now have an LTCG tax exemption up t...
25 Jul, 2024, 07.33 AM IST
Capital gains exemption limit hiked to Rs 1.25 lakh for equity; STCG tax rate hiked to 20%, LTCG tax rate made 12.5% for equity, property, others in Budget 2024LTCG, STCG in Budget 2024: As per income tax rules, when an individual sells a capital asset, he/she can earn capital gains or losses. The ...
24 Jul, 2024, 03.36 PM IST
Gold funds, international funds, FoF to benefit from Budget: Radhika Gupta of Edelweiss Mutual FundMutual fund taxation undergoes significant changes post-budget. Long-term investors in gold, international, and fund of funds can benefit. ...
24 Jul, 2024, 01.42 PM IST
LTCG, STCG holding periods for capital gains calculation of equity,property, gold, financial, non-financial assets changed in Budget 2024: Which gains, which losesHolding period changed in LTCG, STCG in Budget 2024: The finance minister has rationalised the holding period for all asset classes in Budg...
23 Jul, 2024, 01.29 PM IST
Maximizing tax efficiency with mutual funds: Understanding distribution types and taxation methodsMutual funds have emerged as a popular investment option in India, offering the dual advantage of expert money management and tax-efficient...
17 Mar, 2024, 11.24 AM IST
Budget 2023: Are there any changes announced in LTCG, STCG taxation?There was media reports that Budget 2023 may announced changes in the LTCG, STCG taxation rates and rules. However, the Finance Minister Ni...
01 Feb, 2023, 05.45 PM IST
Are gains from equity mutual funds tax-free for NRIs?If you have any mutual fund queries, message on ET Mutual Funds on Facebook. We will get it answered by our panel of experts.
25 Jan, 2019, 12.25 PM IST
Booked profits from HDFC AMC IPO? Here's how you will be taxedHDFC AMC made a stellar listing on the bourses at 58% premium over its issue price which was Rs 1,100 whereas the scrip got listed at Rs 1,...
10 Aug, 2018, 10.28 AM IST
You cannot claim common tax breaks under Sections 80C to 80U for LTCG or STCGIt is thought that taxpayers can claim deductions under sections 80C to 80U of the Income-tax Act from gross total income to reduce the tot...
14 Mar, 2018, 08.42 AM IST