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Updated : Feb 6, 2018

Why Sensex is down nearly 1,400 points since February 1

In his Budget speech, FM Jaitley said, "I propose to tax such long term capital gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh at the rate of 10% without allowing the benefit of any indexation. However, all gains up to 31 January, 2018 will be grandfathered" Jaitley said.

Updated : Feb 5, 2018

How LTCG tax affects mutual fund investors

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax in his Budget speech four days ago,  you'd expect investors to turn their backs on shares and equity-oriented mutual funds.

Updated : Feb 5, 2018

Budget 2018: How dividend distribution tax affects mutual fund investors

Mutual funds investments have seen a huge rise in inflows. Domestic funds had invested a staggering over Rs 1 lakh crore in the stock market last year, much higher than over Rs 48,000 crore infused in 2016 and more than Rs 70,000 crore in during 2015.

Updated : Feb 4, 2018

Economic Survey 2018 hints at stock market bubble

The economic survey report re-iterates this fear. The report notes that markets expect rapid growth, triggering the run-up in stock prices.

Updated : Feb 2, 2018

Do you have to pay Long Term Capital Gains Tax?

Any profit or gain made after holding shares for more than one year is known an long term capital gain.

Updated : Feb 1, 2018

Budget 2018: 10% dividend distribution tax on equity mutual funds proposed, fund flows likely to be hit

The move is likely to hit investor sentiment as domestic mutual funds had pumped in a staggering over Rs 1 lakh crore in the stock market last year, much higher than over Rs 48,000 crore infused in 2016 and more than Rs 70,000 crore in during 2015.

Updated : Feb 1, 2018

LTCG tax reintroduced in Budget 2018, Sensex suffers brief shock

Long term capital gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh on sale of equity shares/units of Equity oriented Fund are proposed to be taxed at 10% without allowing any indexation benefit, said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Lok Sabha  during his Budget speech.

Updated : Feb 1, 2018

Budget 2018: Agriculture stocks rise after FM Arun Jaitley announces steps for farm sector

Agro chemicals makers PI Industries Ltd rose nearly 5 percent, Excel Crop Care stock was up 2.74 percent and Monsanto India rose as much as 2.3 percent at 12:04 pm. Jaitley also said minimum support price (MSP) of agricultural commodities will be fixed at at least 150% of input price per farm

Updated : Feb 1, 2018

Budget 2018: Will long-term capital gains tax imposition bring market rally to a halt?

Across-the-board selling and volatility have affected sentiments on the Dalal Street today. Traders are also sceptical the government may impose long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equities.

Updated : Jan 25, 2018

Union Budget 2018: Watch out for these 5 rural theme stocks on Feb 1

Government is likely to focus on strengthening the rural sector in the upcoming Union Budget on 1st February 2018.

Updated : Jan 25, 2018

Union Budget 2018-19: Which way are Sensex, Nifty headed on February 1

On February 11 2016, the Sensex stood at 22,951. Since then, it has gained nearly 13,000 points, translating into a gain of 56%. The Nifty has gained nearly 4,000 points or 57% from 6,976 since 11 February 2016. The indices which have logged record gains this year will face Narendra Modi government's  last full year Budget on February 1.

Updated : Jan 25, 2018

Budget 2018: How will change in capital gains tax structure affect markets?

According to reports on budget expectations, the government is considering to increase the tenure of short term capital gains (STCG) by over 2 years in the Union Budget that will be presented on 1st February 2018.

Updated : Jan 25, 2018

Equity market Budget 2018 expectations: Corporate tax cut, reforms for infra, tax benefits to investors

he budget that will be presented on 1st February 2018 will be the last full budget before the 2019 general elections.

Updated : Jan 25, 2018

Union Budget 2018: Infrastructure stocks to watch out on Feb 1

The upcoming budget is likely to provide a boost to the infrastructure sector and job creation. Government is likely to provide a higher allocation to road, power, telecom and IT ministries. Companies in infrastructure space are likely to benefit as increased capital spending will improve order books, top line and profits.

Market

Why Sensex is down nearly 1,400 points since February 1

How LTCG tax affects mutual fund investors

Budget 2018: How dividend distribution tax affects mutual fund investors

Economic Survey 2018 hints at stock market bubble

Do you have to pay Long Term Capital Gains Tax?

Budget 2018: 10% dividend distribution tax on equity mutual funds proposed, fund flows likely to be hit

LTCG tax reintroduced in Budget 2018, Sensex suffers brief shock

Budget 2018: Agriculture stocks rise after FM Arun Jaitley announces steps for farm sector

Budget 2018: Will long-term capital gains tax imposition bring market rally to a halt?

Union Budget 2018: Watch out for these 5 rural theme stocks on Feb 1

Union Budget 2018-19: Which way are Sensex, Nifty headed on February 1

Budget 2018: How will change in capital gains tax structure affect markets?

Equity market Budget 2018 expectations: Corporate tax cut, reforms for infra, tax benefits to investors

Union Budget 2018: Infrastructure stocks to watch out on Feb 1

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