Loan book to cross Rs 2 lakh crore milestone in FY27: HUDCO CMDHousing and Urban Development Corporation Ltd expects its loan book to exceed two lakh crore rupees. The company plans to borrow seventy-fi...
09 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
FPIs, trading companies tap Sebi, centre for tax breatherInvestors from abroad are pressing regulators for a decrease in securities transaction taxes to alleviate the burden of double capital gain...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Earnings from unexercised ESOP buyback is LTCG, not pay perk: ITATThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled that vested ESOPs are not taxable as salary until exercised. It held that gains from Flipkart's rep...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Wife paid husband Rs 7.5 crore after selling her shares and bought his Mumbai property, filed ITR claiming 54F tax exemption, got tax notice; she fought and won the case in ITAT MumbaiWife got tax notice as she claimed Section 54F tax exemption by purchasing her husband’s own Mumbai property for Rs 7.5 crore; ITAT Mumbai ...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Why multi-asset funds are becoming investors' go-to choiceMulti-asset funds are becoming core holdings for investors seeking diversification. These funds invest across equity, debt, and precious me...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Unexercised ESOP buyback gains taxable as LTCG, not salary income: ITATThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal determined that employee stock options are not considered part of salary perks until they are exercised. ...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
REIT mutual funds vs REITs: Why the fund route may be the smarter betDespite their benefits, REITs have not found widespread acceptance. Tax treatment is a major hurdle. When investing directly in REITs, inve...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Rs 22.94 lakh LTCG for land sale of Rs 92 lakh invited tax notice; Gujarat HC ruled in her favour after 9 years fight; Know whyLady got tax notice after selling land for Rs 92 lakh and reporting Rs 22.94 lakh LTCG in ITR; Know how Section 55A(a) helped her win case ...
03 Aug, 2026, 07.27 AM IST
Confused about ITR forms? Here's how to pick the correct ITR for AY 2026-27Choosing the right Income Tax Return form for AY 2026-27 depends on income sources. ITR-1 now allows reporting income from two house proper...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Has government scrapped Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) tax for foreign investors? Finance Ministry repliesThe government has clarified no LTCG tax scrapping for foreign investors. Only investments in Government Securities now receive tax exempti...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Is government planning to scrap Long Term Capital Gain (LTCG) tax on equities for domestic investors in FY 26-27? Minister respondsLong Term Capital Gain: The Finance Ministry has denied contemplating the scrapping of LTCG tax on equities for domestic investors. There i...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Don't let selling your house trigger a tax notice: Check these rules under Sections 54 and 54FMany taxpayers who purchase or construct a residential house to claim exemption under Sections 54 or 54F are unaware that selling the house...
28 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Which ITR form should I file as I am a homemaker who has Rs 98,000 dividend income and paid Rs 4000 TDS?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 43, a homemaker, with mutual fund investments of Rs 35 lakh and stock investments of Rs 50 lakh, mostly inve...
28 Jul, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Save income tax when filing ITR for AY 2026-2027 by claiming Section 54 or 54F benefits if you sold land, house property or equity shares; Know howIndian taxpayers can claim capital gains tax exemptions by reinvesting sale proceeds. Section 54 and 54F allow exemptions for residential p...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Sold multi-asset MFs? Before filing ITR, check the fund’s underlying asset mix as it determines tax treatment; know how to file return on such gainsMulti-asset mutual fund taxation depends on equity and debt exposure. Equity-oriented funds have specific tax rates and holding periods. De...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Parliament Watch: E-filing portal scales up as ITR rush peaks, LTCG mop-up jumps 79% to ₹1.29 lakh cr in AY26 & moreThe income tax e-filing portal has been upgraded to handle increased filings. Revenue from long-term capital gains rose significantly in as...
21 Jul, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
India says no proposal to offer long-term tax relief for domestic equity investorsIndia's finance ministry confirmed no plan to remove equity LTCG tax. This clarification follows recent tax easing for foreign investors in...
20 Jul, 2026, 04.42 PM IST