With the Union Budget 2026 presentation just a few days away, chatter on the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax is gaining momentum among investors. Hopes are high that the government will make some changes in the LTCG tax rate and the exemption limit of ₹1.25 lakh. Experts believe a lower tax rate and increased exemption…
Budget 2026: There is a lot of clamor in the Indian stock market for a reduction in the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax amid the sharp underperformance by the Indian stock market over the past year, amid relentless selling by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). Last year, the BSE Sensex rose almost 9% as it extended…
Union Budget 2026: As the Union Budget approaches, one familiar demand has resurfaced across Dalal Street and among long-term investors: the removal of Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax on equities. Introduced with the intent of improving tax fairness, LTCG has, over the years, become one of the most debated aspects of India’s investment taxation framework….
Asset allocation is key to generating wealth, and 2025 is a prime example to stress this point. Amid the clear outperformance by precious metals, any investor with just an equity-leaning portfolio has spectacularly missed out on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tap into bullion gains. Silver and gold prices recorded their best bull runs in 46…
