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How is gold buying & selling taxed in India? Check short & long-term capital gains tax rules on gold assets

How is gold taxed? (AI image) Gold is a safe haven asset globally – and it’s also the traditional go-to savings and investment bet in India. Gold prices have been rising unprecedentedly over the last 18 months and investors are rushing to buy the yellow metal amidst global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.Investment in gold can…

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Budget 2026: Buy back proceeds will be taxed as capital gains for shareholders, but promoters pay an extra price

The budget has announced a major overhaul in the taxation of share buybacks, shifting them from dividend taxation to the capital gains framework, while imposing a higher effective tax on promoters to curb misuse of the route. Once legislated, it will apply to buy backs after April 1.The silver linings: Many shareholders could end up…

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Mutual fund taxation explained: How equity, debt and hybrid schemes are taxed; what investors should factor in

Understanding the tax treatment of financial products is critical for investors looking to optimise post-tax returns, and mutual funds are no exception. While there is no tax liability at the time of investing in or holding mutual fund units, tax comes into play when an investor sells, switches between schemes or redeems units. The tax…

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