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
The true cost of PMS returns: Disclosing the hidden gap between headline numbers and real investor gainsFrom glossy returns to tax drag, what an equity PMS earns investors often trails what is advertised.
11 May, 2026, 12.42 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
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
Why FPI interest in India 'has pretty much died out': Nithin Kamath points to valuations, taxes and global alternativesForeign investor interest in Indian equities is weakening due to geopolitical risks, high valuations, weak AI opportunities, and tax concer...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Market crash wipes Rs 34 lakh cr in March so far; can tax harvesting help investors?Amidst market volatility, investors can leverage tax harvesting to mitigate losses and reduce tax liabilities. Tax loss harvesting involves...
15 Mar, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Gold taxation rules: How your gains from gold investment are taxed be it jewellery, SGBs, gold ETFs or mutual fundsNew gold investment tax rules took effect from July 23, 2024. As per the new rules, long term capital gains on physical gold, ETFs, and mut...
08 Oct, 2025, 05.31 PM 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
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
Rs 94 lakh cr investor wealth wiped from D-St, but tax loss harvesting can help recover setbacks. Here’s howInvestors can offset stock market losses against capital gains through tax loss harvesting, reducing tax liability amid higher capital gain...
05 Mar, 2025, 08.58 PM IST
Budget 2025: Govt not considering structural changes in capital gains tax, says reportThe government is not considering changes to capital gains tax for individual investors or HNIs, with plans to maintain the LTCG and STCG f...
22 Jan, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
Rupee closes at an all time low on LTCG and STCG tax increaseThe rupee weakened to an all-time low versus the US dollar due to a fall in stock markets after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman propose...
23 Jul, 2024, 06.31 PM IST
Union Budget 2024: How will LTCG and STCG be applied to mutual funds?Finance Minister announces changes in tax rates for short term and long term gains on financial assets. Market experts express mixed reacti...
23 Jul, 2024, 06.00 PM IST
Rupee falls to all-time low on LTCG, STCG tax increaseWith Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposing LTCG and STCG tax hikes, the rupee fell to 83.69/$1, breaking its previous low, and open...
23 Jul, 2024, 02.17 PM IST
What caused the market crash? Big tax hit sends FPIs running for coverThe effective rate of tax would now be 39 per cent on income of Rs 2 crore-Rs 5 crore.
09 Jul, 2019, 10.13 AM IST
Need to plug bonus stripping, buyback gapsUsing InvIT kind of structure to monetise operating assets will release capital to government.
02 Feb, 2018, 12.25 PM IST