Market downturns or regulatory shifts can reduce liquidity, making it harder to buy or sell assets when needed.
'While investors believe in India's long-term growth story and resilience amid global uncertainty, they see near-term risks around the direction of a global trade war.'
The interplay between domestic and foreign capital will shape India's equity markets.
Glass facades and air-conditioned enclaves are giving way to spaces that breathe -- homes that reflect a deeper connection to nature, heritage, and well-being.
Akasa Air's standalone net loss rose 18.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to roughly Rs 1,983 crore in 2024-25 (FY25), driven by rising employee costs, aircraft maintenance and airport charges, and a sharp increase in foreign exchange (forex) expenses, sources privy to the development told Business Standard.
A retirement fund can be helpful for all age groups, but ideally one should start investing early to beat market swings and gain from compounding.
If an equity share is purchased before January 31, 2018, at Rs 100 and the highest price quoted on January 31, 2018, in respect of this share is Rs 120, there will be no tax on the gain of Rs 20.
NRIs can repatriate the proceeds from the sale of a residential property in India, provided they meet a few conditions.
Your choice between the Old and New Tax Regimes should reflect your financial strategy and investment goals, says Ramalingam Kalirajan
rediffGURU Samkit Maniar answers readers' personal income tax queries.
There is a complete income tax exemption in respect of capital gains in Section 54.
Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.
'The bull market cycle ran for five years. It's the end of that cycle.' 'The next cycle is a down cycle, and in that down cycle, you will see the Sensex falling from their highs of around 68,000 to maybe 40,000-50,000 at the bottom of the cycle.'
'If nominal growth improves and earnings pick up, Indian stock markets could see a rally next year.'
These funds can fetch double-digit returns over the long term which debt tax-saving products can't.
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced that the next general election will be held in February 2026, marking the first anniversary of the 'July Uprising'.
This will bring down capital gains especially in case of property transactions.
Although a one-off tax provision negatively impacted the bottom line, HDFC Asset Management Company (HDFC AMC) posted an excellent operational performance in Q2FY25. The equity quarterly average assets under management (QAAUM) growth was 14.7 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q). And, equity AUM market share rose 50 basis points (bps) year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 12.9 per cent.
Equity-focused schemes may perform better in a bull market, while debt-oriented ones may offer greater stability during volatile periods.
A primer on tax you pay on your mutual fund gains
rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) answers your personal finance-related questions.
Allaying investor fears over the levy of long-term capital gains tax on share transfer in unlisted companies, the government on Friday said the move is only to target 'khoka' companies, and 'genuine investments' in start-ups and through FDI will be exempt.
The question of tax concession arises only in the case of short-term capital gains, as a long-term holder of Satyam shares would, in fact, be incurring loss, as the scrip plummeted after the company's disgraced founder Ramalinga Raju confessed to fudging of accounts. Since the gains would be made only in case of those who would have bought the shares recently, the sources said such shareholders would have to be taxed, as they made a killing in the stock market.
Besides wrong selection of ITR form, many professionals claim deductions they are ineligible for.
The government's move to tweak the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax regime proposed in the Finance Bill 2024 and re-introduce the indexation benefit is likely to boost the investments and spur housing sales in the country, industry executives believe. "By enabling taxpayers to choose the lower tax burden between the new and old schemes, the amendment is poised to drive investment and enhance sales across housing segments," said Niranjan Hiranandani, chairman of the Hiranandani Group. In Budget 2024, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an overhaul in the capital gains tax regime, including lowering the LTCG tax to 12.5 per cent from 20 per cent.
Even as sectors across India embrace technological transformation, the construction side of the real estate industry continues to trail global trends. While technologies like Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D printing, drone surveillance, and IoT-enabled smart building systems are increasingly common overseas, their adoption in Indian construction remains limited and largely experimental, developers said.
You have sold shares and made profits but don't know what the tax implications will be? Will your profits attract short-term or long-term capital gains tax? Get Ahead tax expert Mahesh Padmanabhan answered these and many more queries related to the tax issues on capital gains and ESOPs.
To keep investors' confidence, however, Modi's government will need to be seen containing the fiscal deficit, while also increasing spending in key areas of the slowing economy.
Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.
Economists want the government to focus on jobs, farms, and fiscal consolidation. They also favour re-imposition of the long-term capital gains tax on listed securities and mutual funds.
'This is also a time when you realise that short-term trading and dabbling in derivatives may result in financial losses.'
Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.
Hike in planned public-sector capital expenditure will be credit-positive for infra cos
Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.
In the case of double-income couples, not more than 40 per cent of the net income of one partner should be the EMI for the property.
I-T department is investigating 20 listed companies suspected to have falsely claimed long-term capital gains tax exemption
The grandfathering clause and set-off provisions can be used to reduce the tax payable on sale of bonus shares, says Arvind A Rao.
Value mutual funds have witnessed robust investor interest, garnering Rs 22,757 crore in inflows in 2024, nearly double the amount seen in 2023, fueled by impressive returns generated by the segment. This surge reflects a shift in investor focus towards fundamentally strong yet undervalued stocks.
'By investing in a basket of funds, FoFs can help minimise the impact of underperforming funds, thus reducing overall investment risk.'
'Market corrections are a natural part of investing, so it's essential to remain focused on long-term financial goals.'
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