FM Sitharaman says Government open to hear investor concerns on LTCG, STCG taxationFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated the government is ready to listen to stock market investors. Concerns regarding Long-Term...
25 May, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
Gave up tenancy, got new flat in redeveloped property, then faced income tax notice of STCG of Rs 1.1 crore: How tenant won at ITAT MumbaiA Mumbai tenant successfully challenged a Rs 1.1 crore tax notice. He surrendered tenancy for a new flat in a redeveloped building. The Inc...
14 May, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Wipro is buying back shares at Rs 250. What your tax bill looks like depends on this factorWipro's share buy-back offers Rs 250 per share, a premium over market price. New tax rules effective April 1, 2026, treat buy-back proceeds...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
International funds deliver up to 50% returns in a year, subscriptions halted. Should investors book profits or stay invested?International funds have delivered up to 50% returns in one year, supported by a global tech rally, rupee depreciation, and strong earnings...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Why FPI interest in India 'has pretty much died out': Nithin Kamath points to valuations, taxes and global alternativesForeign investor interest in Indian equities is weakening due to geopolitical risks, high valuations, weak AI opportunities, and tax concer...
09 Apr, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Market crash wipes Rs 34 lakh cr in March so far; can tax harvesting help investors?Amidst market volatility, investors can leverage tax harvesting to mitigate losses and reduce tax liabilities. Tax loss harvesting involves...
15 Mar, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Taxation of equities: The FIFO strategy smart investors use to cut capital gains tax and save more on equity profitsWhy FIFO and your demat strategy matter: smart choices can preserve big gains.
08 Dec, 2025, 10.39 AM IST
Capital gain tax ready reckoner: Listed equity, unlisted equity, gold, house property, and other assets for ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)Latest Capital gain tax rules: The capital gain tax rules were changed in the mid-year from FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26). Due to this, a taxpaye...
15 Sep, 2025, 08.48 AM IST
Is LTCG exemption on equity, equity mutual funds Rs 1 lakh or Rs 1.25 lakh while filing ITR for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26)?LTCG Equity Exemption for ITR Filing: The capital gains rules were amended effective July 23, 2024. The new capital rules have created conf...
29 Jul, 2025, 03.37 PM IST
Mutual fund taxation for AY 2025-26: Latest capital gain tax rules for equity mutual funds, debt mutual funds, international mutual funds, gold mutual funds, othersMutual fund capital gains tax rules for ITR filing: Budget 2024 changed the capital gains tax rules from FY 2024-25. The changes became eff...
29 Jul, 2025, 03.33 PM IST
Taxable income below Rs 7 lakh: Will you pay zero income tax if this income includes LTCG and STCG for FY 2024-25?Zero tax on incomes up to Rs 7 lakh: Budget 2025 clarified that tax rebate under Section 87A will not be available to incomes that are taxe...
23 Jul, 2025, 03.19 PM IST
Gold taxation: Income tax laws for capital gains on gold have changed, know the new rulesNew gold taxation rules: Capital gains tax rules on gold have changed from July 23, 2024. However, the new rules are applicable to physical...
30 Oct, 2024, 07.00 AM IST
Claimed 87A tax rebate for STCG in your ITR? You may get tax demand noticeIncome tax rebate: Income tax rebate under section 87A is not available for Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG). "Earlier the Income Tax Utility...
27 Sep, 2024, 10.45 AM IST
Union Budget 2024: How has tax structure for mutual funds changed?Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced effective tax adjustments from July 23, 2024: short-term gains at 20%, long-term at 12.5%. Im...
24 Jul, 2024, 03.46 PM IST
Have income above Rs 3 lakh? Pay zero tax if your income is up to this limit, thanks to rebate under section 87AIncome tax rebate: Under section 87A you can get a maximum tax rebate of Rs 12,500 under the old tax regime and up to Rs 25,000 under the n...
20 Jun, 2024, 12.39 PM IST
Budget 2023: Are there any changes announced in LTCG, STCG taxation?There was media reports that Budget 2023 may announced changes in the LTCG, STCG taxation rates and rules. However, the Finance Minister Ni...
01 Feb, 2023, 05.45 PM IST
You cannot claim common tax breaks under Sections 80C to 80U for LTCG or STCGIt is thought that taxpayers can claim deductions under sections 80C to 80U of the Income-tax Act from gross total income to reduce the tot...
14 Mar, 2018, 08.42 AM IST