What if moving abroad could wipe out your tax bill? That’s exactly what happened when an NRI based in Singapore reported ₹1.35 crore in capital gains—and walked away paying zero tax. The twist? The exemption didn’t come easy. A battle with Indian tax authorities followed, but a tribunal verdict ultimately flipped the script in her … Read more
India may not levy an “exit tax” like the United States but it’s slowly opening the door to what Nilesh Shah calls “seasonal non-residency,” a growing tax arbitrage that could soon become a flood. Reacting to a Mumbai ITAT ruling that exempted ₹1.35 crore in capital gains for a Singapore-based investor under the India-Singapore tax … Read more
In April 2025, investors holding select Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) from the 2017-18 series will have the option for early redemption. The bonds eligible for redemption include SGB 2017-18 Series III, IV, and V, with redemption dates scheduled for April 16, April 23, and April 30. These bonds were originally issued at prices varying from … Read more
The Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2019-20 Series X, originally issued on 11 March 2020, is now open for premature redemption starting from 11 March 2025. Investors can redeem these bonds at a set price of Rs 8,596 per unit. This early redemption option comes after the completion of five years from the issue date, aligning … Read more
The DSP Mutual Fund recently introduced the DSP Nifty Private Bank Index Fund, an open-ended scheme that tracks the Nifty Private Bank Index. This fund offers investors a targeted approach to the private banking sector in India. The NFO will be available from February 14, 2025, to February 28, 2025. Investors have the option to … Read more
Ahead of the introduction of new Income Tax Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, Deepak Shenoy, Founder, Capital Mind, explained the proposed bill, which would replace the Income Tax Bill, 1961, does not make debt funds taxed as long-term capital gains. He noted that all gains from debt funds is only short-term capital gain. … Read more
Budget 2025 impact: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced minor adjustments to the existing capital gains tax framework after overhauling it in the July 2024 Budget. The tax rates and holding periods for assets have been kept unchanged, determining whether they are subject to long-term capital gains or short-term. Consequently, the rules governing Long Term Capital … Read more
Income tax calculations: The Union Budget 2025 raised the income tax exemption threshold to Rs 12 lakh, effectively making incomes up to this amount tax-free. For salaried individuals, this limit increases to Rs 12.75 lakh after factoring in the standard deduction of Rs 75,000 under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. This has become possible … Read more
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has provided further clarity on the taxation of ULIP (Unit Linked Insurance Plan) policies with high premiums. As per the Budget 2025 ULIPs with annual premiums exceeding Rs 2.5 lakh will now be taxed as capital gains. The amendment will be effective from April 1, 2026. Long-term gains (from policies held … Read more
Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to deliver her eighth Union Budget on February 1, 2025. Throughout her tenure, FM Sitharaman has implemented significant reforms in a bid to benefit taxpayers, corporate entities, farmers, and other sectors. The forthcoming Union Budget is expected to introduce measures to boost dwindling economic growth and … Read more