To understand the actual gains, it is important to make these calculations beforehand. This not only gives you a realistic picture of what to expect but also helps you prepare for tax filing.
The government's tax exemption for foreign investors has put India's bond market in the spotlight. Here's a breakdown of the key terms investors need to know
The government has promulgated an ordinance that, with effect from April 1, 2026, foreign institutional investors will be exempted from tax on both the interest and the capital gains
Foreign investors are subject to a 12.5% LTCG gains tax on listed shares and bonds held for more than 12 months, and a 20% withholding tax on interest earned from govt bonds
The South Asian nation is looking to attract foreign capital to counteract pressure on its rupee currency, which has weakened more than 5 per cent since the start of the year
Explainer on capital gains tax across equities, gold, property and mutual funds, covering LTCG, STCG rates, exemptions, loss set-offs and return filing tips
From AI-driven cybersecurity risks and JNU's quota policy to India's macroeconomic challenges and the rupee debate, here is a concise roundup of Business Standard's key opinion pieces of the day
A sharp hike in derivatives transaction tax and lack of market-friendly measures in Budget 2026 rattled sentiment, dragging Sensex and Nifty to their steepest Budget-day fall in six years
A recent ITAT ruling offers tax relief for those selling two homes and reinvesting in one, easing capital gain worries, especially for joint owners and middle-class families
Official revenue records like Jamabandi, Khasra, and Khatauni confirm land ownership, classification, and usage, ensuring it is legally recognised as agricultural in official documents
Capital outflows are near their highest-ever figure in India; a debate has raged over whether capital gains tax in India contributed to foreign investor outflows
At Business Standard Manthan 2025, Samir Arora set the cat among the pigeons when he argued for the abolition of capital gains tax to bring back FIIs to Indian markets
Taxing FIIs on their gains, who face forex risks, and have no tax set-off available in their home country is a big mistake that the government is making, said Sami Arora at BS Manthan.
The highly anticipated Income Tax Bill, 2025, is set to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, February 13. Meanwhile, a draft of the Bill has already been circulated among MPs.
The July Union Budget introduced significant changes to LTCG and STCG taxes, and with Union Budget 2025 approaching, it’s time to revisit what they mean. Watch the video for more.
For long term capital gains on equity shares, one must remember to factor in the benefit of grandfathering the cost for shares purchased before 31st January 2018.
Budget with BS: The Fine Print: 'Atithi Devo Bhava' is good for tourism not for financial markets; there should be no differential treatment, said Nilesh Shah, managing director of Kotak Mutual Fund
