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Source: Live Mint For most Indians, succession planning for assets like government small savings schemes (SSS), provident funds, insurance policies, bank deposits, and securities feels assured through nomination. Yet, under the Indian Succession Act, 1925, and relevant personal succession laws, a nominee is deemed merely a trustee. The nominee’s legal role is limited to collecting…
Source: Live Mint Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2024, had proposed to revamp the Income Tax Act, 1961, to make it concise and easier to understand. It is expected that in the upcoming budget session on February 1, a new Income Tax Act may be proposed. The government may introduce…
Source: Live Mint While maintaining a positive outlook on IT, pharmaceuticals and chemical sectors, Varun Goel, Senior Fund Manager (Equity) of Mirae Asset Investment Managers says that he does not expect any major change in capital gains taxation or exemptions for mutual funds in Budget 2025. In an email interaction with Mint, he shares his views on investing in…
Source: Live Mint Speculation is rife that the government may announce an increase in customs duties on gold in the Union Budget 2025, a move that could boost gold prices. Therefore, buying gold during price dips at this juncture could be a tactical move, according to experts. The full FY25 budget, presented on July 23,…
Source: Live Mint Kalyan Jewellers share price: After hitting an all-time high of ₹795.40 apiece on the NSE, the jewellery stock has been on a continuous downtrend since then. Kalyan Jewellers’ share price ended at ₹502.20 per share on the NSE on Friday, recording around a 37 per cent dip in the YTD. However, the…
Source: Live Mint The heightened volatility in the Indian stock market could be, to some extent, attributed to investor caution ahead of the Union Budget 2025. Experts anticipate that the market could stabilize following the budget announcement. According to stock market expert G. Chokkalingam, who is also the founder and head of research at Equinomics…
Source: Live Mint The Indian stock market is experiencing a rough phase amid signs of slowing economic growth, foreign capital outflow, and uncertainty surrounding the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate path and Donald Trump’s trade policies. Amid multiple headwinds and global uncertainty, all eyes are on the Union Budget 2025, which experts expect to strike…
Source: Live Mint As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, the cryptocurrency industry in India anticipates a more favourable tax and regulatory environment. India has consistently ranked among the top nations in crypto adoption. However, the sector still faces challenges from the 2022 Union Budget, which imposed higher taxes, including a 1% TDS on crypto transactions…
Source: Live Mint The importance of the housing sector to India’s gross domestic product (GDP) cannot be overstated. The major employment generator is expected to contribute 13% to the national GDP. With the Union budget being around the corner and the emphasis that the current dispensation is laying on the real estate sector, there is…
Source: Live Mint Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget for FY26 on February 1, 2025. Preparing the Union Budget is a delicate balancing act for the government, as it must navigate the challenging task of maintaining fiscal discipline while addressing the aspirations of millions of citizens and businesses…
