Government has fiscal headroom to absorb Rs 50,000 crore revenue loss from LTCG tax abolition: SBI ResearchSBI Research indicates that eliminating the long-term capital gains tax may lead to a modest revenue decline, estimated to be between Rs 40...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
LTCG abolition may cost just Rs 40,000–50,000 crore, SBI estimates showSBI Research estimates that abolishing long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax would cost the government just Rs 40,000–50,000 crore in FY27, fa...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
$64 billion out, $5 billion in? Why LTCG tax cut may not be enough to bring FIIs backA reassessment of long-term capital gains tax is underway as foreign investors continue their significant selloff from Indian equities. Ana...
03 Nov, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
How are equity investments taxed in India? A guide to capital gains taxIn a bid to invigorate domestic and foreign mutual fund investments, India's Securities and Exchange Board has put forth recommendations fo...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Sebi backs removal of LTCG tax for foreign investors: ReportTo boost foreign investment interest, India's Securities and Exchange Board has put forth a proposal to scrap long-term capital gains tax f...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Sold property? You may pay zero tax if these Section 82 rules under Income Tax Act 2025 are metFor Tax Year 2026-2027, Income Tax Act, 2025 is applicable and this means you need to be versed with the renumbered Sections in order to co...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
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
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
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
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
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
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
SBI economists call for scrapping LTCG tax on equitiesSBI economists are advocating for the elimination of long-term capital gains tax to stimulate sustained investment in Indian equity markets...
12 Oct, 2026, 09.12 PM IST