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Sovereign Gold Bonds: Why individuals get capital gains exemption on RBI redemption, but HUFs pay 12.5% LTCG
Overview: what creates the difference Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) have a unique tax benefit that applies only in a specific situation. When an SGB is redeemed with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the Income Tax Act provides a capital gains exemption for individual...
How the India-EU FTA Will Supercharge Indian Exports: Zero Tariffs, Market Access & New Growth Opportunities
On January 27, 2026, India and the European Union (EU) successfully concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) - being hailed as the “Mother of All Trade Deals” for India. This historic pact dramatically alters how India trades with one of the...
By 2030, work will look very different. Here’s who’s at risk – and who’s rising
A major reshaping of the global job market is already underway, and it’s accelerating. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, the next five years will bring the sharpest churn in employment the world has seen in decades. Technology,...
Budget 2026: Crypto and Digital Assets Industry Looks to Government for Clear Rules and Tax Relief
As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026, the Virtual Digital Assets (VDA) sector is watching closely. With crypto adoption expanding rapidly and global regulatory frameworks evolving, stakeholders believe Budget 2026 could be a turning point for India’s digital...
Supreme Court: Tenants can’t second – guess a landlord’s choice of property
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed a long-settled principle in tenancy law: once a landlord proves a genuine need for their property, the tenant cannot suggest alternatives or decide what accommodation should be “good enough” for the landlord. In a judgment delivered on...
Budget 2026 and the power sector: Continuity over surprises, direction over triggers
As the Union Budget approaches, equity markets are not positioning for fireworks in the power and energy space. Instead, expectations are anchored around continuity - reinforcing policy direction rather than announcing headline-grabbing allocations. Most analysts...
Using house sale proceeds to acquire two adjoining flats and transfer them to children: Tax considerations under Section 54
Taxpayers often look to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of a residential house into new property while minimizing capital gains tax and planning succession for their children. A common question is whether two adjoining flats can be purchased using the sale...
India’s Reform Year in Review: How 2025 Quietly Reset the Rules of Work, Money and Markets
2025 did not deliver one headline reform.It delivered many, in quick succession. Over the course of the year, India pushed through changes that normally arrive over several budget cycles. Some were triggered by global pressures. Others reflected long-pending domestic...
Choosing Between the Old and New Tax Regime: What Salaried Employees Should Evaluate Before Submitting Investment Proofs
As employers begin the annual process of collecting investment declarations and proofs, salaried employees are required to indicate whether they wish to be taxed under the old tax regime or the new tax regime for TDS purposes. This is not a mere administrative choice....
Union Budget 2026 and Crypto Taxation: What Market Participants Are Seeking and Why It Matters
As preparations for Union Budget 2026 gather pace, the taxation of virtual digital assets (VDAs) has once again come into focus. Since 2022, India has adopted a strict tax-first approach to crypto assets, characterised by high tax rates, transaction-level levies, and...