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How To Apply For Pan 2.0 with QR Code Online: Check Benefits, Documents Required, and More
PAN 2.0 is a secure and upgraded financial identity system introduced by India’s Income Tax Department. This innovative card offers faster issuance, digital updates, Aadhaar integration, and QR code-based identity verification. Our guide explains the step-by-step process to apply via NSDL or UTIITSL, eligibility criteria, required documents, and ...
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Sensex, Nifty Open Lower Day After Budget Announcements
Stock market benchmarks indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday, extending their Budget day fall, after the government proposed to hike securities transaction tax on futures & options.
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Markets Pare Losses After Budget Jitters Over Capital Gains, Trading Taxes
Indian equities pared most of the losses but still closed in red after hikes in capital gains and securities transaction taxes (STT) in the Union Budget 2024 sparked a massive sell-off earlier in the day.
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Amendment Moved In Rajya Sabha To Correct Transacation Tax Rate
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday moved an amendment to the Finance Bill in Rajya Sabha to correct the figures with regard to rate of Security Transaction Tax (STT) to be levied on sale of options as well as futures.
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What Are Tax Implications For Share Market Trading?
There are three major taxes that are levied on stock market investors: Securities Transaction Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Dividend Distribution Tax.
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Budget 2019: Need A Reasonable Tax Regime For Corporates, Say Market Experts
Budget 2019 expectation: Market experts expect the finance minister to announce steps to reduce corporate tax, ensure transmission of lower interest rates to the end-user, and steps for revival of consumption to boost the economic growth.
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Explained: Tax Benefits Under National Pension System (NPS)
PFRDA has appointed NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) as Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) for National Pension System. CRA issues Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) to each subscriber and maintain database of each Permanent Retirement Account along with recording transactions relating to each PRAN.
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Long-Term Capital Gains Tax On Stocks, Mutual Funds Explained In 10 Points
The long term capital gains tax (LTCG) will be levied only on transfer of the long-term capital asset on or after 1 April, 2018, as mentioned in the Budget 2018
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IPOs, Bonus Issue, Share Gifts Exempted From Capital Gains Tax
The government has specifically excluded ESOPs from being taxed, even though no STT may have been paid at the time of acquisition.
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Start-Ups, FDI To Be Exempt From New Tax On Unlisted Firms
Hasmukh Adhia said securities transaction tax (STT) was levied in 2004 and capital gains made out of STT-paid listed stocks are exempt from long-term capital gains tax.
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Cash Purchase Of Gold Jewellery Above Rs 2 Lakh Exempted From 1% Tax: Report
Payment in cash for buying goods and services worth more than Rs 2 lakh with the exception of jewellery will attract 1 per cent tax collected at source (TCS) from Wednesday.
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Murthy Panel Seeks Favourable Tax Regime for Venture Capitalists
Pitching for drastic changes in norms governing venture capital and private equity funds, a Sebi panel has suggested favourable tax regime and measures to attract long-term funds from domestic and overseas investors.
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Remit Excess Securities Transaction Tax to Government: BSE to Brokers
Stock exchange BSE on Thursday asked its stock brokers to furnish details of excess securities transaction tax (STT) collected by them during 2013-14 and earlier as well as remit the amount to the government.
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Securities Transaction Tax Structure Biased Towards Speculative Derivative Trade: BSE
To check tax evasion and attract more retail investors to stock markets, stock exchange BSE has proposed that the securities transaction tax (STT) should be substituted by long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on equities.
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Jaitley Tightens Tax Laws for Foreign Institutional Investors
Foreign portfolio investors based in the US and the UK and many other countries will soon face the tax heat in India. In the Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed to change tax laws that would treat the income arising to foreign portfolio investors from transaction in securities as capital gains rather than business income.
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How To Apply For Pan 2.0 with QR Code Online: Check Benefits, Documents Required, and More
PAN 2.0 is a secure and upgraded financial identity system introduced by India’s Income Tax Department. This innovative card offers faster issuance, digital updates, Aadhaar integration, and QR code-based identity verification. Our guide explains the step-by-step process to apply via NSDL or UTIITSL, eligibility criteria, required documents, and ...
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Sensex, Nifty Open Lower Day After Budget Announcements
Stock market benchmarks indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday, extending their Budget day fall, after the government proposed to hike securities transaction tax on futures & options.
-
Markets Pare Losses After Budget Jitters Over Capital Gains, Trading Taxes
Indian equities pared most of the losses but still closed in red after hikes in capital gains and securities transaction taxes (STT) in the Union Budget 2024 sparked a massive sell-off earlier in the day.
-
Amendment Moved In Rajya Sabha To Correct Transacation Tax Rate
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday moved an amendment to the Finance Bill in Rajya Sabha to correct the figures with regard to rate of Security Transaction Tax (STT) to be levied on sale of options as well as futures.
-
What Are Tax Implications For Share Market Trading?
There are three major taxes that are levied on stock market investors: Securities Transaction Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Dividend Distribution Tax.
-
Budget 2019: Need A Reasonable Tax Regime For Corporates, Say Market Experts
Budget 2019 expectation: Market experts expect the finance minister to announce steps to reduce corporate tax, ensure transmission of lower interest rates to the end-user, and steps for revival of consumption to boost the economic growth.
-
Explained: Tax Benefits Under National Pension System (NPS)
PFRDA has appointed NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) as Central Recordkeeping Agency (CRA) for National Pension System. CRA issues Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) to each subscriber and maintain database of each Permanent Retirement Account along with recording transactions relating to each PRAN.
-
Long-Term Capital Gains Tax On Stocks, Mutual Funds Explained In 10 Points
The long term capital gains tax (LTCG) will be levied only on transfer of the long-term capital asset on or after 1 April, 2018, as mentioned in the Budget 2018
-
IPOs, Bonus Issue, Share Gifts Exempted From Capital Gains Tax
The government has specifically excluded ESOPs from being taxed, even though no STT may have been paid at the time of acquisition.
-
Start-Ups, FDI To Be Exempt From New Tax On Unlisted Firms
Hasmukh Adhia said securities transaction tax (STT) was levied in 2004 and capital gains made out of STT-paid listed stocks are exempt from long-term capital gains tax.
-
Cash Purchase Of Gold Jewellery Above Rs 2 Lakh Exempted From 1% Tax: Report
Payment in cash for buying goods and services worth more than Rs 2 lakh with the exception of jewellery will attract 1 per cent tax collected at source (TCS) from Wednesday.
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Murthy Panel Seeks Favourable Tax Regime for Venture Capitalists
Pitching for drastic changes in norms governing venture capital and private equity funds, a Sebi panel has suggested favourable tax regime and measures to attract long-term funds from domestic and overseas investors.
-
Remit Excess Securities Transaction Tax to Government: BSE to Brokers
Stock exchange BSE on Thursday asked its stock brokers to furnish details of excess securities transaction tax (STT) collected by them during 2013-14 and earlier as well as remit the amount to the government.
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Securities Transaction Tax Structure Biased Towards Speculative Derivative Trade: BSE
To check tax evasion and attract more retail investors to stock markets, stock exchange BSE has proposed that the securities transaction tax (STT) should be substituted by long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on equities.
-
Jaitley Tightens Tax Laws for Foreign Institutional Investors
Foreign portfolio investors based in the US and the UK and many other countries will soon face the tax heat in India. In the Budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed to change tax laws that would treat the income arising to foreign portfolio investors from transaction in securities as capital gains rather than business income.
