Capital Gains Tax News
NRIs can cut tax on mutual fund gains using DTAA — here’s how
Recent tribunal rulings say NRIs in select treaty countries can pay capital gains tax only where they live — making Indian mutual fund redemptions potentially tax-free if documents are in place.
3 min read3 Dec 2025Can I pay off a loan with home sale proceeds and get capital gains tax exemption?
Long-term capital gains on the sale of residential property are exempt only if the gains are reinvested in another residential property or on investment in certain bonds, capped at ₹50 lakh.
2 min read30 Nov 2025CGAS explained for property sellers: Latest changes and how they reduce your tax
You can now use electronic modes to deposit money in CGAS, open accounts with private banks
4 min read25 Nov 2025The end of indexation: How India’s real estate wealth play is shifting from patience to pace
For decades, property rewarded those who waited. The new tax laws will reward those who move.
3 min read24 Nov 2025Capital gains compliance gets a reset. Digital deposits, SEZ relief, mandatory e-closure explained
India’s CGAS overhaul modernises how taxpayers deposit and track capital gains, adds SEZ relocation coverage, widens bank access and mandates digital account closure for the first time.
4 min read21 Nov 2025Looking to sell gold amid rally? Know how gains from SGBs, gold ETFs, and jewellery will be taxed
Precious metals, when sold in physical, bonds or other electronic form, are saddled with taxes based on when and how one sells the units.
7 min read18 Nov 2025What is the tax on unused CGAS amount if deposited before 23 July 2024?
If funds deposited in CGAS are not utilized for purchase/construction of a house within the prescribed timelines, then the LTCG not taxed earlier becomes taxable
2 min read12 Nov 2025Save big on tax by using your capital gains to buy a house. Here's all you need to know.
Mint explains the intricacies of sections 54 and 54F of the Income Tax Act and how they can help cut your tax bill.
7 min read29 Oct 2025Equity investments for wealth creation: A beginner's guide — 5 steps to get started, benefits, risks and more
Equity investments provide opportunities for long-term wealth creation through shares, mutual funds, and private equity. They offer capital gains and dividends while requiring smart risk management and informed financial planning.
4 min read17 Sep 2025Sovereign gold bonds vs physical gold: Complete guide to returns, liquidity, tax efficiency & long-term wealth building
Sovereign gold bonds vs physical gold: Explore returns, liquidity, tax efficiency, and security to help investors compare advantages, risks, and long-term wealth creation strategies for portfolio diversification.
2 min read27 Aug 2025Popular Topics
Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared
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