Based on the holding period, the profit you make is liable to short-term or long-term capital gains tax, experts tell Tinesh Bhasin.
These funds can fetch double-digit returns over the long term which debt tax-saving products can't.
Don't let panic ruin your wealth. Avoiding these mistakes can save you from HUGE losses, says Ramalingam Kalirajan
'If you look at where inflation (headline and core) is today in India and where the rates are, there's clearly room to cut rates.'
Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.
Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.
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.
'Market corrections are a natural part of investing, so it's essential to remain focused on long-term financial goals.'
rediffGURUS Hardik Parikh, Tejas Chokshi, Mihir Tanna and Sanjeev Govila answer your tax related queries.
'They think quick fixes like internship in the private sector will help. 'In fact, internships have been going on for the last one decade.' 'In 2014-2015 itself, we had a ministry of skill development. None of the programmes have yielded results, still they are continuing with such schemes under some other name.' 'We don't see any seriousness on the part of the government to attack the problem of unemployment.'
'If the portfolio growth rate is higher, take this loan. If it is lower, liquidate your investments.'
'Investors with foreign currency-denominated goals, such as foreign education or foreign travel, should go for US equity funds.'
Confederation of Indian Industry said on Friday sharp fluctuations in the stock markets notwithstanding, the long-term outlook of the Indian capital market is bullish.
The government is trying to send a signal it wants to stimulate the economy and the stock market.
There are, however, a few aspects to factor in before considering G-Secs as an investment option, advises Bindisha Sarang.
'The only good thing is people will not be required to maintain their medical bills and invest time in that.'
Sitharaman further said that to mitigate genuine difficulties of start-ups and their investors, government has decided to withdraw angel tax provisions for them.
Whether you give stocks held for more/less than a year, benefits are nominal; donating cash is better.
US short seller Hindenburg Research, which had rocked the Adani Group with allegations of stock market manipulation and accounting fraud, on Tuesday said it has received a show cause notice from Indian capital market regulator Sebi over alleged violations in placing bets on the conglomerate stocks. Hindenburg termed the show cause notice as "nonsense" and "concocted to serve a pre-ordained purpose: an attempt to silence and intimidate those who expose corruption and fraud perpetrated by the most powerful individuals in India."
Systematic Withdrawal Plan, or SWP, can help you achieve your financial goals. Ramalingam Kalirajan's step-by-step guide on how to effectively use an SWP.
rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) will answer your personal finance-related questions.
The eighth Budget of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman continued to focus on 'GYAN' (Garib, Youth, Annadata, Nari) to maintain a consistent and coherent strategy initiated over the years in pursuing the government's vision for Viksit Bharat. The approach, characterised by incremental yet impactful steps, aims to create a compounding effect over time.
A N Shanbhag explains various issues related to the Securities Transaction Tax
Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.
Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.
Overall market reaction to the Budget was neutral. Investors absorbed the changes to the tax rates (positive for salaried class) and capital gains taxes (CGTs, negative due to the removal of indexation and increases. Other proposals largely pertain to supporting rural development, buybacks taxed as dividends, Custom duty changes that impact multiple sectors, higher outlays for clean energy, etc. There's some moderation in the growth of capex outlay across defence, fer
The proposed tax exemptions and benefits notwithstanding, these new investment instruments would still be 'revenue accretive' for the government in the form of additional taxes.
If companies recover the fringe benefit tax on employee stock options from the beneficiaries, does it still make sense for employees to go for them?
'Subject to any worldwide economic collapse.'
Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the pros and cons of both investment types.
Treat silver as part of the procyclical or growth assets in your portfolio, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.
The Sensex recovered 320 points from the day's low of 17,258 to close with a loss of 246 points at 17,579. The first major jolt came in banking stocks after the FM announced waiver of Rs 50,000 crore.
'Gold prices thrive on volatility and more so when the stock markets trend downward.'
the largest transactions of the year include the merger of Quality Care India and Aster DM Healthcare valued at $5.08 billion, followed by Bharti Enterprises' acquisition of a 24.5 per cent stake in the BT Group at $4.08 billion, and a family settlement transaction in the Godrej family at $3.5 billion.
What are the tax implications when you invest in real estate or any immovable property? Read on to find out.
'Allocate some parts of one's surplus income towards cryptocurrencies, considering the immense growth potential of this emerging asset class.'
Regardless of market levels, invest in stocks and equity mutual funds in a staggered manner.
Avoid discontinuing your SIPs. Persist for at least 7-10 years.
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