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
NSE launches Electronic Gold Receipts, yet investors prefer ETFs and physical gold; here’s whyAn EGR is a digital certificate backed by actual physical gold stored in a Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)-regulated vault. T...
18 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
NSE EGR trading starts today. Should gold investors buy metal in its newest form?The National Stock Exchange has launched Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), allowing investors to own gold electronically, backed by physical...
18 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Gold EGRs vs gold ETFs: Which one should yellow metal investors choose?Gold has long been a trusted store of wealth in Indian households, valued both emotionally and financially. However, owning physical gold c...
14 May, 2026, 11.39 AM 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
Gold investment demand surges as jewellery share declinesIndia’s gold investment share rose sharply in CY25, driven by ETFs and bullion demand amid uncertainty. Global demand hit record highs, whi...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
GIFT City investment edge for NRIs: Tax benefits and global investment access with new insurance opportunityNRIs now have a new investment avenue through GIFT City. This international financial hub provides access to global markets and tax-efficie...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Gold funds vs ETFs: Where should mutual fund investors place their bets this Akshaya Tritiya?Gold ETFs and Gold Funds offer different advantages for investors. Gold ETFs are more cost-effective and tax-efficient. Gold Funds provide ...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.22 PM 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
Investing in Gold ETF vs Gold Mutual Funds: Which form of gold gives you higher returns?Gold prices are dropping, prompting interest in gold investments. Investors can choose between Gold ETFs and Gold Mutual Funds to avoid phy...
31 Oct, 2025, 10.48 AM IST
ETMarkets Smart Talk: Can passive funds save tax? Zerodha’s Vishal Jain breaks it downThe benefits of passive funds are that they are simple, transparent, and relatively low-cost. Passive funds such as ETF/Index Funds are ver...
22 Nov, 2024, 09.00 AM IST
How you can pave path to prosperity with Gold ETFsGold has historically served as a hedge against inflation and economic distress, offering returns and mitigating risks when included in por...
02 Nov, 2024, 09.51 AM IST
Post Budget tax changes, multi-asset allocation funds biggest pick for investors: Sandipan RoyThe biggest pick for investors will be multi-asset allocation funds, says Sandipan Roy. There are funds like ICICI Pru Multi Asset, WhiteOa...
02 Aug, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
How different forms of gold are taxedWhile buying gold in any of these forms it is important to know how it is taxed at the time of buying and selling. Read on to know the taxe...
25 Oct, 2023, 01.12 PM IST
Will Budget 2023 reduce LTCG tax on gold funds and ETFs?To encourage retail investors to invest in gold through the mutual fund route rather than buying physical gold, AMFI had proposed that LTCG...
30 Jan, 2023, 10.27 AM IST
Gold ETFs or sovereign bonds: Where should you invest this Akshaya Tritiya?Units of gold ETFs can be purchased stock exchanges through brokers. Here is a closer look at SGBs and ETFs.
22 Apr, 2020, 12.37 PM IST