Ltcg

Can cutting LTCG, STCG revive FPI flows? JM Financial, Bernstein answer

A reduction in LTCG tax would be desirable for a capital-starved economy but would not, by itself, trigger sustained foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows, said Venugopal Garre of Bernstein.

Sebi backs LTCG tax relief for FPIs: What is the tax and how does it work?

Sebi has backed a proposal to remove long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors. But what is LTCG tax, which investments does it apply to, and how is it calculated? Here's all you need to know

Sebi backs LTCG tax relief: What Shankar Sharma, Samir Arora said earlier

Market investors have long called LTCG tax a 'major policy mistake' and urged the government to scrap the levy to attract foreign capital into India

Sebi backs removal of long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors

The recommendations, which come months before the annual federal budget in February, are not binding and a final call rests with the government

Best of Opinion: Tax reform must be guided by long-term economic objectives

Today's editorials and columns examine foreign portfolio outflows, municipal governance, capital-gains taxation, RBI liquidity management and a book exploring the science of brain health

Roll out red carpet for dollar, make capital gains tax zero: Shankar Sharma

Shankar Sharma has called for lower taxes on fixed-income investments to incentivise them over equity investments.

​LTCG tax cut alone won't lure FPIs, says Bernstein; Nifty target cut to 25k

A sharp 1-2 day market rally that an LTCG cut would trigger may actually be used to offload positions, Bernstein said in an October 19 note.

Govt says no proposal under consideration to remove LTCG tax on equities

The government told the Lok Sabha there is no proposal to abolish the long-term capital gains tax on equities and said tax rates are reviewed during the annual Budget process

Best of BS Opinion: Should 'risk capital' be taxed like labour is?

From risk capital taxation and Uttar Pradesh's caste churn to political defections and fractured consumer markets, today's BS Opinion page maps power, money and strategy

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman keeps LTCG tax rates unchanged for FY27

The Union Budget 2026 keeps long-term capital gains tax rates unchanged, while buyback proceeds will be taxed as capital gains; securities transaction tax on commodities futures has been increased

F&O STT hike unlikely to deter active traders; markets will come around

The key message from the Budget is clear: fiscal consolidation will continue alongside growth, supported by responsible financial management

Inherited property sale: The tax twist that saved crores in capital gains

A Bombay HC ruling shows how a wording gap in Section 54 once let a son reinvest gains from his mother's flat into seven homes, escaping over Rs 1 crore in tax, rules are stricter now.

New Income-Tax Bill restores alternate minimum tax relief for LLPs

Lok Sabha clears revised I-T Bill, along with tax law amendments

Property sales by NRIs: Experts explain tax rules & life without indexation

New tax rules mean steeper bills and bigger TDS for NRIs selling property. Experts break down what's changed and how to plan smarter.

IREDA bonds get tax-exempt status, helping investors save on capital gains

Exemption to IREDA bonds redeemable after five years and issued on or after July 9

New cost inflation hike by CBDT brings relief for property sellers: Experts

'The higher cost inflation index helps cushion sellers from rising prices, lowering their taxable gains,' say experts, making long-term property sales more tax-friendly.

Draft Income tax Bill, 2025: LLPs likely to retain LTCG benefits

Govt likely to fix key omission regarding AMT

Individual taxpayers with LTCG up to ₹1.25 lakh can use simplified ITR-1

Until now, salaried individuals having income under the head LTCG were required to file Form ITR-2

Govt notifies ITR forms; LTCG up to Rs 1.25L allowed under ITR-1, ITR-4

The government has notified the income tax return forms 1 and 4 for assessment year 2025-26, and made it easier for individuals with long term capital gains of up to Rs 1.25 lakh from listed equities to file returns. The government has also made certain changes in the form with regard to deductions claimed under 80C, 80GG and other sections and has provided a drop down menu in the utility for tax filers to select from. Also, assessees will have to furnish in the ITR section-wise details with regard to TDS deductions. Once the utility for filing ITR is made available by the I-T department, people can start filing ITR for income earned in 2024-25 fiscal. The last date for filing ITR for individuals and those who do not have to get their accounts audited is July 31. Usually, the ITR forms are notified before the end of the fiscal, mostly around February/March. This time, however, the ITR forms and the filing utility got delayed as revenue department officials were pre-occupied with the

Big relief for homebuyers, govt revises LTCG indexation benefit

On August 6, the Centre announced a provision that offers flexibility to home buyers regarding the LTCG rates. Watch the video to find out how.