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Central banks across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe are buying physical gold at the fastest pace in modern history while quietly reducing US Treasury holdings. This article explains why, what triggered it, and what it means for global inflation and currency stability.
On June 5, 2026, India promulgated an ordinance scrapping all income and capital gains taxes for foreign portfolio investors on government securities. This article dissects why it happened, what it costs, and what it reveals about India's balance of payments anxieties.
Securities Transaction Tax on futures has risen from 0.02% to 0.05%, and on options premium from 0.1% to 0.15%, effective April 1, 2026. Here is what the hike means in rupees, who bears the cost, and how to trade around it.
For every Rs 100 Indians put in bank FDs, they now invest Rs 45 in mutual funds and equities. Bank deposits fell below 10% growth in December 2025. SIP inflows hit Rs 31,002 crore monthly. A deep analysis of the war for India's savings.
The Sensex is more than 14% below its September 2024 record high. FIIs have pulled out over Rs 2.3 lakh crore in 2026 alone. This article explains every layer of the correction: what drove the highs, what broke the rally, why foreign investors keep selling, and what is stopping a freefall.
India's 132 unicorns made startup investing look glamorous. But thousands of HNIs who backed the 2021 boom are now sitting on illiquid, unmarketable positions, trapped with no exit, no dividends, and valuations that exist only on paper.
India has quietly rebuilt its entire Venezuela oil relationship in under 60 days — importing 427,000 barrels per day in May 2026. With upstream stakes, $500 million in frozen dividends, and a new acting president in Caracas, here is what India is really after.
Oil India's back-to-back gas discoveries in the Andaman Sea — confirmed in September 2025 and June 2026 — could reshape India's energy future. Here is what the wells found, what it means for import dependence, and how far we still are from production.
Hold your asset one extra day past the threshold and your tax rate drops from 20% to 12.5%. This guide covers every holding period rule, updated rates, and real examples under the Income Tax Act 2025, so you never pay more capital gains tax than you have to.
Saudi Arabia's new real estate law (Royal Decree M/14, effective January 2026) now allows foreign companies to own property without a Saudi business presence. Here is every requirement, fee, and restriction explained clearly.
E85 launched in India at Rs 82/litre on June 5, 2026. Green hydrogen costs Rs 397-560/kg today. Which fuel wins on economics, sustainability, farmer income, and long-term industrial strategy? A deep analytical comparison.
The government gave with one hand and took with the other. MAT dropped to 14%. But from 1 April 2026, no new MAT credit accumulates. Old credits are locked to 25% annual use. Companies still in the old regime are paying a genuinely higher effective tax than they realise.
The Capital Gain Account Scheme is not just a bank account. It is a legal shield. Deposit your unspent capital gain proceeds before filing your return, and your exemption stays intact while you search for the right property.
Section 89 is a rescue provision. If the government acquires your asset but delays payment, your capital gains exemption clock does not start until you actually receive the compensation. No penalty for the government's delay.
Section 88 is Section 87's twin, but the destination is an SEZ. Sell urban factory assets, reinvest in the SEZ, and claim full capital gains exemption. Here is everything you need to know.
