Tax-wise, $-foolish: Saving Dalal Street could come at a cost to Startup StreetIndia's financial landscape is experiencing pressure with foreign portfolio investors becoming net sellers in the market. There are discuss...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
India's ESOP tax rules need reform to ease employee burdenIndia’s ESOP tax rules impose tax on unrealised gains before employees receive cash, creating liquidity pressures. Reforming taxation throu...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Gold taxation explained: How much tax you pay on selling gold jewellery, ETFs, fund of funds and SGBsTax on capital gains from gold investment: Investing in gold can yield gains, but investors must be informed about the associated tax liabi...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Abolish LTCG, rationalise STCG, STT rates on equities: PHDCCI to Finance MinistryPHDCCI has recommended abolishing Long Term Capital Gains tax and modifying short-term capital gains taxes. The chamber suggests increasing...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
₹20.45 lakh cash deposits, ₹12.64 lakh capital gains from property sale questioned by Income Tax Department; here’s why woman wins relief at ITAT HyderabadA Telangana woman successfully challenged an income-tax dispute involving substantial cash deposits and a property sale. The ITAT Hyderabad...
29 Oct, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Potential LTCG tax cut could revive FIIs’ India bet, says Jefferies: Which stocks may benefit most?Jefferies sees a potential long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) cut as a possible trigger for foreign investors to return to Indian equities ...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
GST clarification on foreign investor brokerage offers sentiment boost, analysts sayThe Indian government has clarified that brokerage paid by overseas clients may qualify as an export service. This could help foreign inves...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Govt seeks investor and expert views on LTCG and STT as it reviews capital market levies amid FPI exodusThe government has initiated a reassessment of long-term capital gains tax and securities transaction tax. Stakeholders, including investor...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
Retired bank employee claims tax exemption on Rs 9.53 lakh leave encashment, faces income tax notice and wins full relief at ITAT JaipurAfter retiring from the State Bank of India, Chhaju found himself facing a tax exemption cap of Rs 3 lakh on his leave encashment totaling ...
23 Oct, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
Tax matters, as does capital: Is it time for India to reconsider its LTCG tax policy on listed equities amid rising global competition?Debate on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax and securities transaction tax (STT) has gained momentum, with the government recognizing its ...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Income Tax Rules 2026: CBDT notifies Form 173A to claim exemption on interest, capital gains from government securitiesIn a significant update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has rolled out Form 173A, effective from October 19, 2026, under the Income-tax ...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
CBDT mandates new disclosures for tax-free gains on govt securitiesThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced new disclosure requirements for taxpayers claiming exemptions. Taxpayers will need to prov...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
I have LTCG tax liability of Rs 16 lakh from land sale; should I pay income tax or reinvest to save?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 57. I recently sold a piece of land near Jewar airport, resulting in a long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax li...
20 Oct, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
CBDT makes Form 173A mandatory to claim tax exemption on interest and gains from government securitiesThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced Form 173A for income-tax exemption claims. This new form includes detailed information to ...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
NRI capital gains tax: When can you use the basic exemption limit to lower your income tax bill?For non-resident Indians, leveraging the basic exemption limit can help mitigate normal slab rate taxes on capital gains. However, it's imp...
16 Oct, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
₹1.70 crore undisclosed cash alleged in property sale, Income Tax Dept relies on WhatsApp chats and Excel sheets; here's why taxpayer wins at ITAT DelhiThe Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal quashed the assessment against Mr. Sehgal regarding alleged undisclosed cash. The Income Tax Depart...
15 Oct, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
Man earns Rs 75 lakh by redeveloping property inherited from mother, pays no income tax, receives notice, wins case in ITAT DelhiProperty owner inherits mother’s land, converts it into freehold, DDA grants mutation, redevelops it, gets Rs 75 lakh from builder, pays no...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.39 AM IST