FPIs get tax relief on gilts, ease of InvestmentIn a strategic step to lure foreign investment, India has eliminated taxes on capital gains and interest for overseas investors in its gove...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Policy stability, relief on STT and LTCG key to winning back FPIs: Sudip BandyopadhyayForeign investors are pulling money from Indian markets. Experts urge India to rethink taxes like STT and LTCG. Policy consistency is also ...
26 May, 2026, 10.50 AM 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
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
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
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
Should you consider international and gold mutual funds after Budget 2024?These changes include a reduced holding period and a revised long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax rate, while the short-term capital gains (S...
11 Aug, 2024, 11.45 AM IST
LTCG rules for unlisted shares for NRIs changed; tax rate hiked 25% & foreign currency adjustment removedLTCG tax for NRIs on unlisted shares: The finance minister has amended the budget proposals to remove the benefit of foreign currency adjus...
08 Aug, 2024, 01.06 PM IST
No change in LTCG in medium term: Revenue secretary Sanjay MalhotraRevenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra said the government had studied 1.05 million returns for 2023-24 that showed capital gains from land and ...
31 Jul, 2024, 07.07 AM IST
Budget 2024 income tax highlights: Changes to taxation of capital gains, STT, income tax slabs, new tax regime, standard deduction, TCS ratesBudget 2024 Income Tax Updates: The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 today. The...
23 Jul, 2024, 08.35 PM 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
Runup to the Budget 2020-21: Govt mulls no tax on LTCG with 2-year holding periodThe government may also tweak the definition of ‘long term’ from a year to two years.
16 Jan, 2020, 03.20 PM IST
What’s the impact of LTCG tax on equity mutual funds?In this year’s budget,govt has proposed 10% LTCG tax on gains made above Rs 1 lakh per annum.
08 Feb, 2018, 08.26 AM IST
ET in the classroom: Impact of LTCG on mutual fundsIn this years budget, the government has proposed a 10% LTCG tax on gains made above Rs 1 lakh per annum.
07 Feb, 2018, 08.52 PM IST
Selling shares, equity mutual funds at a loss? Wait till after March 31 to save LTCG taxReduction in LTCG would mean that you would not have to pay capital gains tax on the amount by which the LTCG has been reduced.
05 Feb, 2018, 06.13 PM IST
Long-term capital gains tax: Here’s all you need to knowThe Budget proposes that LTCG tax will have to be paid on profit booked after March 31.
03 Feb, 2018, 11.07 AM IST
Arun Jaitley decides to ride the bull, brings back LTCG taxSensex plunged nearly 400 points in knee-jerk reaction, but recouped losses later.
01 Feb, 2018, 06.34 PM IST