Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus? Expert explains how to generate Rs 2 lakh monthly incomeAn investor planning early retirement at 50 with a Rs 12.5 crore corpus seeks expert advice on generating Rs 2 lakh monthly income. The exp...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
How can I transfer or gift 800 grams of gold to my daughters?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am a 50-year-old widower. My wife passed away a few years ago. I currently have around 800 grams of gold that b...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Bengaluru property tax: e-Khata open house to be held on May 30, 2026 at these areas under Bhoo Guarantee schemeBengaluru citizens can attend an e-Khata open house on May 30, 2026. This event, part of the Bhoo Guarantee- 6th guarantee scheme, offers o...
29 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
How gold ETFs, tax changes, and recycling incentives can reduce India’s dependence on gold importsOne of the objectives of the gold ETF was not merely financial innovation but to reduce, or at least postpone, the import of physical gold....
25 May, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Modi’s toughest economic test may demand more than appealsPrime Minister Narendra Modi faces economic headwinds. Appeals for reduced consumption of imported goods like oil and gold may not suffice....
14 May, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Will registration at Rs 100 in Maharashtra: Why homeowners in cooperative societies, senior citizens should not delay estate planningA Will has always been optionally registrable under Section 18 of the Registration Act, 1908, and registration is not mandatory for validit...
08 May, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
I invest Rs 60,000 monthly via SIPs. Should I add a multi-asset or balanced advantage fund to reduce volatility?I am 42, earning Rs 28 lakh annually. I invest Rs 60,000 per month through SIPs in a mix of large cap (40%), flexi-cap (30%) and mid-cap (3...
07 Apr, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Gold holding above 100g: Can it be seized by income tax department if you don’t have right papers? Check varying limits for men and womenIndia has no legal limit on gold ownership, provided its source is declared income. While CBDT offers seizure guidelines for specific gold ...
20 Mar, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Gold taxation explained: Physical vs ETF vs SGB vs inherited goldIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 9...
16 Feb, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Gold and silver income tax rule change: How will your precious metal investments including SGBs be taxed after Budget 2026?Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 maintained most of the existing taxation rules for gold and silver investments, except fo...
01 Feb, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Don’t let your gains on gold & silver vanish: You may pay 18.2% additional income tax if not careful about exit timing, check taxation rulesUnderstanding gold and silver taxation is crucial for investors. Holding periods determine short-term or long-term capital gains tax. Strat...
20 Jan, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Do you need to pay tax on inherited gold jewellery? CAs explain when you mayIn India, inheriting gold jewellery is tax-free, but selling it incurs capital gains tax on the earnings. The tax is determined based on th...
04 Sep, 2025, 02.49 PM IST
Congress has no plan whatsoever to introduce inheritance tax: Jairam RameshAmid controversy surrounding Sam Pitroda's remarks on inheritance tax, the Congress clarified that it has no plans to introduce such a tax,...
25 Apr, 2024, 11.15 AM IST
Plan to make PAN card must for all transactions in goldThe panel was set up to look at various facets of household finance in India on the recommendations of the subcommittee of the Financial St...
27 Aug, 2017, 10.20 AM IST
Gold monetisation scheme may not attract major segment of gold ownersThe average gold investor is a conservative person who doesn’t like to part with his gold for a certificate from the bank.
01 Jun, 2015, 07.37 AM IST
Gold monetisation scheme fails to appease consumers over low returns and security concernsIn the scheme the minimum deposit has been kept as low as 30 grams and returns have been made tax-free to sweeten the deal.
25 May, 2015, 11.16 AM IST