LONG TERM CAPITAL GAINS
How to cut income tax outgo by Rs 75,000 with NPS, health insurance
How to reduce income tax outgo: Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments. TaxSpanner estimates that Tuteja can reduce his tax by around Rs.75,000 if his company offers him some tax-free emoluments as well as the NPS benefit. Tuteja also needs to invest in the pension scheme on his own, buy health insurance for his parents, and avoid booking taxable capital gains.
Income tax saving: Sold land, house or jewellery? Know how indexation benefit can help you lower your long-term capital gains
Capital gains taxation: You can save your net capital gains tax outgo by using indexation benefits allowed by income tax laws. File ITR now and pay a lower amount of capital gains tax. However do note only long term capital gains are eligible for indexation. Short term capital gains are not eligible for indexation.
Spotting Red Flags: Lawrence A. Cunningham's tips to safeguard your investment portfolio
Renowned financial author Lawrence A. Cunningham emphasises the importance of a quality-focused, long-term investment strategy for investors aiming to achieve success in the investment world. In the same breath, Cunningham acknowledges that following such a strategy is very challenging. It requires resisting the temptation to respond to short-term attractive opportunities and standing by decisions that may not appear correct at a particular moment. He believes these challenges can lead investors to make unacceptable mistakes, potentially resulting in a permanent loss of capital.
AIF & PMS Conclave 2.0: Beyond buy-and-hold: Unveiling long & short term investment insights
Successful investing involves not only selecting the right stocks but also comprehending long-term market dynamics. Long-Short Funds capitalize on both upward and downward stock movements through long and short positions, providing a hedge against volatility and safeguarding portfolios in the long run.
This ratio helps in avoiding mirage of value in bullish time: 5 stocks from different sectors for long-term investors
Given the high probability that bulls will be soon seen all over the street. It would be better to just be a bit more cautious while taking incremental exposure. One thing which investors need to take into consideration is that there is a big difference in what is value and what looks cheap due to one financial ratio, more often than not, relying on PE may lead to wrong investment decisions. When looking for long term investment, it is better to use PEG ratio, though finding the right ratio is itself a challenge. PEG ratio is much better compared to the commonly used P/E ratio. It helps in avoiding stocks which might appear cheap but actually are not value buys. Also in sectors which are cyclical in nature, looking at the price earning matrix may lead to wrong decisions.
Govt may increase emphasis on consumption and job creation: Pramod Gubbi
So, we went into the elections quite strongly positioned for a potential adverse event. But it was not because we expected any adverse event. It is just our style of investing. So, to that extent, there has been almost next to nothing in terms of changes that we have made pre or post elections.
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Confused about which stocks to buy after election results? Why not buy the entire Nifty
Analysts recommend investing in Nifty 50 ETFs in SIP mode for long-term benefits, citing a low expense ratio and outperformance of traditional mutual funds. Despite the short-term volatility, the long-term outlook for Nifty 50 ETFs remains positive.
Consumer stocks have edge over capex-linked ones after shock poll verdict
Indian consumer-focussed companies are likely to shine, while capital spending-linked firms could suffer as the government shifts its policy focus to support lower-income segments, fund managers and analysts said on Wednesday, a day after a surprise result in the national elections.
Is it time to buy large-cap stocks after yesterday's market drop? Arvind Sanger answers
We invest in companies where we feel promoters' interests are aligned with shareholder interests for long-term value creation and we will have to see in the current coalition government what are going to be the new areas of emphasis and what is going to be the continuity.
We continue to remain positive on Indian equities: Prashant Jain
I would continue to be positive on Indian equities. And see, please appreciate what happened yesterday. If something moves up 10%, 12%, and it is pricing in a lot of expectations. After all, what changed in a single day yesterday? Nothing.
Election cycles and stock market performance: Don’t ignore the long-term
National elections can create market anxiety due to policy uncertainties, impacting market and economy. Understanding election results' relation to equities market performance is crucial for investors' long-term outlook.
Tata AIA Life launches Midcap Momentum Index Fund
Tata AIA Life Insurance launches Midcap Momentum Index Fund to capitalize on India's midcap sector growth potential, offering investors a chance to benefit from high-growth midcap stocks through ULIP and ILP solutions.
Gold storage at home: How much gold can you legally keep at home, government rules, taxation
Gold storage at home: Gold is a valuable metal in India. People buy it during festivals for luck and keep it at home. It's crucial to be aware of government rules on gold storage.
Strong fundamentals behind stock market rally, focus on long term investment: Experts
The current spurt in the stock market is on account of strong fundamentals and robust corporate earnings and retail investors can look for buying opportunities to accumulate quality stocks, experts said. The benchmark Sensex on Monday scaled 76,000 level for the first time while the Nifty hit a new lifetime peak of 23,110.80.
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund launches Motilal Oswal Multi Cap Fund
Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has introduced a multicap fund named 'Motilal Oswal Multi Cap Fund'. This open-ended equity scheme aims to capitalize on investment opportunities across large, mid, and small-cap companies.
Kotak Mutual Fund files draft document with Sebi for transportation & logistics fund
The scheme aims to generate long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is invested predominantly in equity and equity-related securities of companies engaged in transportation & logistics and other related activities.
Mahindra Manulife Manufacturing Fund & 5 other mutual fund NFOs to open for subscription this week
Six mutual fund NFOs, including JM Small Cap Fund, Zerodha Nifty 100 ETF, and Zerodha Nifty Midcap 150 ETF, open for subscription this week covering ETFs and Nifty 100 Index
Capital Gains Account Scheme: Who can open an account, how to open
The taxpayer should have capital gains from the sale or transfer of assets specified in Sections 54 to 54GB. The CGAS scheme is applicable only to Indian residents. Here’s how one can open an account.
Sudip Bandyopadhyay on strategies to navigate Nifty's pre-election volatility
Financial expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay provided insights into the current market trends and future expectations. He emphasized that market volatility will persist until the election results are announced on June 4th, but he remains optimistic about the market's upward trajectory post-election. He talked about the strong performance of Nifty Metal, attributing it to global factors like potential US Fed interest rate cuts and China's fiscal stimulus. He also discussed the positive outlook for the FMCG sector due to expected improvements in rural demand, driven by a favorable monsoon forecast.
Besides election results, a bigger worry has emerged for investors
In early May, Sensex plummeted 1,100 points amid rumors of post-election tax changes. An alleged plan to overhaul tax laws and asset class treatments worried investors. Minister Nirmala Sitharaman dismissed the claims, but speculations persist. Jefferies’ Christopher Wood warned of a potential market correction due to capital gains tax adjustments post-elections. The complex capital gains tax system in India continues to fuel speculation and calls for simplification, impacting equity investors and market growth.
Income Tax department notifies cost inflation index for current fiscal
The Income Tax Department has notified the Cost Inflation Index (CII) for the fiscal year 2024-25, set at 363, to calculate long-term capital gains from the sale of assets. The CII reflects economic inflation, with an increase of 15 points from the previous year, aiding taxpayers in adjusting gains for inflation and reducing tax liabilities.
Shock election results, tax tweak may trigger equity correction on Dalal Street: Chris Wood, Jefferies
Christopher Wood of Jefferies warns of a potential market correction triggered by national elections and changes in capital gains tax. BJP's expected return to power in the upcoming elections may impact market stability.
Date of house possession key for tax benefit under section 54 says ITAT; all you need to know
Section 54 tax benefit: The Mumbai bench of the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) clarified that the date of possession is crucial for claiming a tax benefit under section 54 of the Income-tax Act. This ruling highlights the importance of timely investment in a new house to reduce tax liability on profits from selling an old property.
SBI Mutual Fund and Zerodha Mutual Fund files draft documents with Sebi
The minimum application amount will be Rs 5,000 and in multiples of Re 1 thereafter. The quant fund will be benchmarked against Nifty 200 - TRI. The scheme will be managed by Sukanya Ghosh and Pradeep Kesavan.
Tax free settlement of family assets: How Godrej like family arrangement can help in redistribution of wealth among members without capital gain tax
The Supreme Court of India permits re-distribution of wealth using family arrangement among the members of the family. Further using this method eliminates the possibility of the family memebers paying any capital gains tax. The Godrej family recenlty used this process. Read here to know how you too can use family arrangement process.
Taxpayer is entitled to claim benefit of exempted income in revised ITR if it is filed within the deadline
Income tax return: The Supreme Court of India has refused to accept a petition wherein the tax department's assessing officer (AO) contested that a individual be denied the benefit of exempted income which he claimed by filing a revised ITR. The reason behind this denial was that the AO received information from 'entry operators'.
Income tax return: My wife is a homemaker who earns interest income below Rs 2.5 lakh from FDs, RDs. Should she file her ITR?
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Bullish on smaller and midcap auto ancillaries and capital goods companies: Daljeet Singh Kohli
Daljeet Singh Kohli, of Vasuki India Fund, advises diversified investment in auto theme through ancillaries to avoid overexposure. Emphasizes on mid-sized capital goods companies for growth potential amidst market volatility. Kohli says: "We are not doing anything in our portfolio, we are just sitting tight looking at day-to-day activity in the market."
How selling equities before March 31 can help you save income tax
Save long term capital gains tax: Individuals can save income tax by booking profits up to a certain limit on equity shares and equity oriented mutual funds held for more than 12 months. This method is called 'tax harvesting' and it is fully legal in India. Here's how to use this method to reduce your tax outgo and pocket some gains.
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