Ltcg Tax

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

LTCG scrapped for FIIs: Why India just made government bonds tax-free for foreign investors

Why has India made government bonds virtually tax-free for foreign investors? In this video, we explain the Centre's latest tax amendment that removes taxes on interest income

RBI eyes rupee management via FII tax relief on govt. securities: Analysts

FIIs are subjected to a 12.5 per cent LTCG on listed shares and bonds held for over 12-months, and a 20 per cent withholding tax on interest from government bonds

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

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

Do foreign investors really not pay capital gains tax elsewhere?

A recent statement that has dominated the discourse around foreign investor outflows from the Indian stock market has been about India's capital gains tax being the root cause driving investors away.

These rule changes will impact how you file Income Tax returns in 2025

July 2024 steps will shape tax deductions and exemptions that can be claimed when filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) in July 2025

Shorter LTCG holding period seen boosting gold exchange traded-fund inflows

Strong outlook for gold, absence of SGB issuances also among factors

Gold ETFs ride the updraft: Tax shifts flip the switch on record inflows

LTCG tax perks and bond drought create perfect storm

We have courage to change: FM Nirmala Sitharaman on LTCG amendment

The original LTCG regime proposed on July 23 Budget, removed the indexation benefit, sparking concerns over real estate transactions

LTCG tweaks will drive investment & boost sales, say industry experts

In Budget 2024, FM Sitharaman proposed an overhaul in the capital gains tax regime, including lowering the LTCG tax to 12.5% from 20%

FM proposes amendments to LTCG tax provision on immovable properties

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the contentious LTCG tax proposal on real estate is being amended to give option to taxpayers to compute tax liability under the old system or at reduced rates without indexation, and pay the lower of the two. Replying to a debate on the Finance Bill, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the rollover benefit will be available to taxpayers who buy new immovable property utilising the capital gains on the sale of old property. The Budget 2024-25 proposal to remove indexation benefit in calculation of long term capital gains on sale of immovable properties evoked sharp criticism from various corners, including opposition parties and tax professionals. The Budget, presented on July 23, had proposed a lower 12.5 per cent rate of LTCG tax, down from 20 per cent, while doing away with the indexation benefit. The major amendment in the Bill relates to restoration of indexation benefit on sale of properties bought prior to July 23, .

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.

Relief for homeowners: Govt allows flexibility in LTCG tax calculation

Effectively gives grandfathering provision for property transactions before July 23

Relief for homeowners likely as finance ministry may modify LTCG regime

FinMin reviews new LTCG regime after 12.5% tax without indexation sparks concerns over property transactions

Indexation benefit removed for real estate: How does it affect you?

The Union Budget made significant changes to the long-term capital gains tax on the sale of property. Though it simplified the tax rates, it removed the indexation benefit too.

Capital gains tax, valuation woes: No stopping the mid, smallcap bulls

From the July 23 Budget 2024-day low, the midcap and the smallcap indices on the BSE have seen a surge of over 6 per cent and 7 per cent respectively