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The choice between the two long-term capital gains tax methods, namely 20% with indexation and 12.5% without indexation, does not alter a taxpayer's eligibility to claim exemptions under Sections 54, 54EC and 54F of the Income-tax Act.
Selling an old property? Indexation benefit isn’t gone for everyone: Check if you’re still eligible

Generally, indexation may be more beneficial where the property has been held for a long period, and its value has…

July 22, 2026 13:03 IST
Govt denies plan to scrap LTCG tax on equities

Receipts from LTCG tax on equities grew 79% in FY25.

July 20, 2026 23:57 IST
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Will LTCG tax on equities be scrapped? Govt gives a clear answer

The government’s response also addressed questions on whether Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) get preferential tax treatment.

Updated: July 20, 2026 17:10 IST
The benefit is available mainly to individuals and HUFs, subject to conditions such as not owning more than one residential house on the date of transfer.
Can buying a house in joint names reduce your LTCG tax savings? Here’s what Section 54F says

Merely having a joint home loan should not prejudice the exemption under Section 54F. What is relevant is whether the…

July 14, 2026 14:34 IST
Comparison infographic explaining Samir Arora's theory: Debt interest has tax-deductible costs for payers, whereas equity capital gains offer no matching tax loss for the government to offset.
Is your capital gains tax fair? Helios Capital’s Samir Arora reveals the ‘missing’ link

Discover why Samir Arora says capital gains tax on equities is unique—learn what makes it different from interest income. Read…

January 31, 2026 06:00 IST
LTCG tax limit explained: How it quietly hurts salaried mutual fund investors
Investing in mutual fund SIPs? How LTCG tax rule is silently hurting you

The revised LTCG tax framework introduced in Budget 2024 has quietly increased the tax burden on salaried mutual fund investors,…

January 28, 2026 17:05 IST
Year-End Tax Tips: How tax harvesting helps lower mutual fund taxes
Year-End Tax Tips: How tax harvesting helps lower mutual fund taxes

Tax harvesting is an effective way to reduce tax payments by keeping LTCG within the tax-exempt limit.

November 13, 2024 13:11 IST
How can taxpayers save tax after selling a residential house property?
How can taxpayers save tax after selling a residential house property?

According to Section 54 of the Income-Tax Act, 1961, individuals or HUFs can receive an exemption from capital gains tax…

September 27, 2024 11:59 IST
Amendments proposed to capital gains taxation on real estate
Amendments proposed to capital gains taxation on real estate

A significant change in the revised bill was regarding the indexation provision in relation to long term capital gains tax…

August 9, 2024 13:13 IST
AMFI demands restoration of indexation benefits for debt mutual funds after partial success for realty sector
Indexation benefits to be back for debt mutual funds as well after real estate? Here’s what AMFI says

Indexation removal: The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has appealed the government to bring back the indexation benefit…

August 9, 2024 11:17 IST
New LTCG Vs Old LTCG: Taxpayers have now two options to compute their taxes on LTCG
New LTCG Tax Without Indexation Vs Old With Indexation: Which will cut your tax outgo on property sale? Detailed calculations

New LTCG Vs Old LTCG: Taxpayers have now two options to compute their taxes on long term capital gains (LTCG)…

August 8, 2024 15:50 IST
Budget 2024: Proposed changes for individual taxpayers in the New Tax Regime
Union Budget 2024: Impact of proposals and tax changes on propensity to save

The history of incentivising savings, has since decades inculcated the habit of thrift among middle-class and lower-middle-class Indians.

August 5, 2024 09:49 IST
Budget 2024: How new capital gains taxation rules offer fresh opportunities for HNI investors
Budget 2024: New capital gains taxation rules offer fresh opportunities for HNI investors – Here’s how

While the Budget 2024 tax reforms have indeed reshaped the investment terrain, they also present new opportunities for astute investors.

August 1, 2024 17:06 IST
Buying or selling your house post Budget? Know who will gain and who will lose now
Buying or selling your house post Budget? Know who will gain and who will lose now

While real estate may see higher growth due to increase in consumption post Budget 2024, the tax burden may make…

July 27, 2024 10:13 IST
What are new capital gains tax provisions announced in Budget 2024?
What are new capital gains tax provisions announced in Budget 2024?

The Union Budget 2024 has proposed far-reaching changes regarding taxation of capital gains.

July 26, 2024 12:36 IST
Indexation benefits removed on property in Budget 2024- How it impacts property tax
Budget 2024: How removal of indexation benefits impacts property tax – Comparison of pre-2001 and post-2001 purchases

Indexation benefits removal: As the government has clarified that properties bought before 2001 will still get indexation benefits on sale,…

July 25, 2024 16:42 IST
capital gains tax changed new ltcg rates, short term capital gains rate
When will new capital gains tax provisions come into force? – This and more FAQs on new rates, holding period of assets answered

Capital gains tax changes in Budget 2024: Finance Minister Sitharaman made several key changes to taxation for long-term capital gains…

July 25, 2024 15:05 IST
How Budget 2024 proposals will impact your equity market investments
How Budget 2024 proposals will impact your equity market investments

The Finance Minister has proposed significant changes in the taxation of capital gains, including an increase in tax rates and…

July 25, 2024 12:07 IST
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