Short-term Capital Gains
Equity vs debt mutual fund taxation: How your MF gains are taxed in India
Mutual fund taxation in India varies by fund type and holding period. Equity funds face different tax rates for short-term and long-term gains, while debt funds purchased after April 1, 2023, are taxed at income tax slab rates. Details here.
2 min read26 May 2026What are arbitrage funds? How they work, who should invest, and other details
Arbitrage Funds are low-risk hybrid mutual funds that profit from price differences between cash and futures markets. While minimising risks, these funds are not entirely risk-free and may underperform in bearish markets. Here's all you need to know.
3 min read18 Apr 2026Should I pay tax when short-term capital gains are my only income?
If your total income does not exceed the basic exemption limit, no tax liability may arise.
2 min read2 Mar 2026ITR filing decoded: How to handle capital gains from debt mutual funds after tax overhaul
Post-April 2023 rules mean all debt, gold, and international funds redeemed in FY25 are taxed as short-term. Here’s how to segregate, report, and disclose gains in your ITR.
2 min read20 Aug 2025For some NRIs, capital gains from Indian mutual funds are tax-free
If you're a tax resident of a foreign country that doesn't tax capital gains and has a residual clause under ‘capital gains’ in its double taxation avoidance agreement with India, you're in luck.
6 min read15 Apr 2025NRI taxation: Can benefit from reinvesting real estate capital gains?
You can still claim an exemption from tax on capital gains under section 54 if you reinvest the capital gains into a new residential property, either by way of a purchase or construction.
2 min read21 Oct 2024How to turn stock market losses into tax savings
Capital losses in any asset class can offset gains and be carried forward for up to eight years, reducing your tax burden
2 min read16 Oct 2024Is it the end of road for debt mutual funds after budget brought in new capital gains tax norms?
Debt mutual funds can help investors tide over poorly performing equity market phases if the tax playing field is level.
3 min read12 Aug 2024Frequent-churn PMS strategies face tax dilemma as budget hikes capital gains tax
Increase in the short-term capital gains tax rate to 20% will significantly impact high-churn PMS strategies, making it harder for them to remain competitive against mutual funds
2 min read31 Jul 2024How to avoid capital gains tax? Netizen shares hilarious advice, ‘Not many know this’
In Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman increased the Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG) Tax from 10% to 12.50% and raised the Short-Term Capital Gain (STCG) Tax from 15% to 20%.
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