India needs to remove tax friction for more FDIIndia is looking to boost foreign investment by reforming its tax system. Recent proposals aim to simplify taxes on foreign holdings. The c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Don't put InvITs, REITs on the MATIn India, the backbone of infrastructure funding is built on listed business trusts. However, recent tax reforms have introduced uncertaint...
08 May, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
RSU vs ESOP: Which is better for you as employee? Pros and cons explainedFrom vesting-day perquisite taxes to a 40% US estate levy that most Indian professionals never see coming, your employer’s stock is not the...
04 May, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Sitharaman extends tax sops to cooperative societiesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced tax benefits for cooperatives, extending profit deductions to cattle feed and cotton seed sup...
02 Feb, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Will 'Lakshmi' bless taxpayers? High expectations of income tax relief for poor, middle class in Budget 2025 todayIncome tax expectations: The Union Budget 2025 will be presented today by finance minsiter in Parliament at 11 AM. There is an expecation a...
01 Feb, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Dividends are taxed at nearly 50%: Will Budget 2025 reduce income tax rate on dividends?Income tax on dividends: The current income tax rules make dividends to be taxed at nearly 50%. The income tax rates are higher than what i...
14 Jan, 2025, 12.23 PM IST
Income tax guide for NRIs as ITR filing deadline loomsNRIs must adhere to specific tax regulations under the Income Tax Act, 1961, including residency criteria and income classification. Key as...
19 Jul, 2024, 02.48 PM IST
Relief for stock market investors? Why double taxation of dividends should be removed in Budget 2024Budget 2024 expectations: The abolition of dividend distribution tax has affected taxpayers in India. Resident shareholders are now taxed o...
10 Jul, 2024, 06.59 PM IST
Govt proposes taxation changes related to REITs, InVITsThe government said the dual non-taxation of any distribution made by the business trust i.e. which is exempt in the hands of the business ...
01 Feb, 2023, 09.20 PM IST
India takes tough stand on tax treaties with MFN countriesMany local companies withheld a lower tax of 5% while remitting the dividend to these foreign shareholders. The practice, questioned by the...
07 Feb, 2022, 07.12 AM IST
RIP dividend distribution tax! But are you still feeling a hangover?The plan was to shift incidence of taxation of dividend income in the hands of investors.
08 May, 2020, 04.15 PM IST
If I opt for the existing tax regime for FY21, will equity dividend be tax-free?Every week, an expert selected by ET answers queries from our readers on taxation.
18 Feb, 2020, 12.50 PM IST
Status quo for investment trusts likely on tax frontGovt weighs carveout to let trusts follow earlier regime or be exempted from taxes on dividends.
17 Feb, 2020, 07.43 AM IST
Budget 2016: How FM Jaitley's proposals would impact an investorThe Finance Minister has commendably used the Union Budget platform for delivering the BJP Government's high profile growth objectives.
01 Mar, 2016, 12.30 PM IST
Budget 2016: There is a very good case to scrap MATThe genesis of the levy of this tax was that companies which paid zero tax, paid hefty dividends to their shareholders, many of whom paid n...
22 Feb, 2016, 01.39 PM IST
- RBI seeks sops for remitting profits
RBI has called for a stable tax regime so that Indian cos, which have cumulatively invested $110 bn are encouraged to bring back some of th...
19 Oct, 2012, 05.01 AM IST
- Time for overhaul?
Dividend distribution tax (DDT) was introduced by the Finance Act 1997. From June 1, 1997, DDT burden shifted from shareholders to Indian f...
27 Feb, 2007, 02.35 AM IST