Investing 2018

Budget 2018: Reduction in corporate tax, long term gains tax will make investments in SME stocks lucrative

The value of these companies or SMEs will increase as the future earnings projections will go up because of the reduced tax

Budget 2018: Sensex crashes 800 points, Nifty below 10,800; Fitch says high debt burden constrains rating upgrade

The flagship Sensex nosedived by 766.09 points to quote at 35,080 points in pre-close session with all the sectoral indices trading in the negative zone

Budget 2018: Sensex slumps over 500 points, Nifty trades lower at 10,827 as long term capital gains tax returns

According to market observers, heavy selling pressure in consumer durables, banking, capital goods, auto and metals stocks added to downward trajectory of indices.

Budget 2018: Govt introduces long-term capital gains tax on equities

Presenting the Budget proposals for 2018-19, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said returns from the stock market are quite attracting and it was time to bring them under the ambit of capital gains tax

Budget 2018: Will Arun Jaitley offer a surprise income tax cut to salaried employees?

In the upcoming budget, the overall exemption limit available to salaried employees under various sections of Income Tax Act needs a re-look to broaden the scope for savings

FRDI Bill unlikely to be tabled during budget session as joint committee looking into it seeks extension

FRDI Bill proposes to create a framework for overseeing such financial institutions as banks, insurance companies, NBFC and stock exchanges in case of insolvency

Budget 2018: Govt may bring in long-term capital gains tax on equity investments, says report

In the past, govt had indicated it will bring long term capital gains tax for bourses as it felt taxes on gains made on equity holdings were not much

Milind Deora column: As low interests hit savings, Union Budget should ensure economic security for senior citizens

The state should ideally encourage and incentivise young people to invest in public equities through mutual funds.

Budget 2018: Here are 7 things govt should do to bring relief to taxpayers

The government is found wanting in bringing about relief to individual taxpayers on lot many fronts.

Budget 2018: Increase social security pension from Rs 200 to at least Rs 500, experts tell Arun Jaitley

At pre-Budget meet, experts pointed out the amount for social security pension has been abysmally low of Rs 200 per month