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The Congress on Wednesday said the <keyword id="19900449" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="government" source="keywords">government</keyword>'s proposal of giving individuals the option to choose between two tax rates for long-term capital gains (<keyword id="6357448" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="LTCG" source="Orion">LTCG</keyword>) tax on properties is not enough. It should also allow <keyword id="21006654" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="indexation-benefits" source="keywords">indexation benefits</keyword> for other forms of <keyword id="20044873" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="savings" source="keywords">savings</keyword> such as <keyword id="19905382" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="stocks" source="keywords">stocks</keyword> and <keyword id="19975805" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fixed-deposits" source="keywords">fixed deposits</keyword>. Professionals' Congress Chairman Praveen Chakravarty accused the government of "betraying" the middle and salaried class in the Union Budget through the removal of indexation and higher taxes on their savings and <keyword id="22703183" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="investment-gains" source="keywords">investment gains</keyword>. "On 23rd July, Finance Minister <keyword id="19916618" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nirmala-sitharaman" source="keywords">Nirmala Sitharaman</keyword> presented the government's budget in Parliament. We welcomed certain aspects but we strongly opposed many parts of the budget. We welcomed the fact that the FM took some ideas from the Congress party's manifesto such as the employment linked incentive (ELI) scheme, the Apprenticeship Act and removing Angel tax," Chakravarty said at a press conference at the AICC headquarters here. Among other things, we strongly opposed what the finance did to the middle class and salaried professionals, he said. Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in his response to the Budget in Parliament categorically said that this was a "betrayal of the middle class" through removal of indexation and higher taxes on their savings and investment gains, Chakravarty pointed out. "He (Gandhi) had promised to fight for the middle class on this issue. This issue affected nearly 7 crore Indians who filed income taxes, owned or aspire to own a home and invest their savings. In this budget, effectively, through removal of indexation and increase in capital gains taxes, the taxes of salaried professionals through investment gains went up dramatically," he said. Already, the middle class and the salaried professionals are bearing the brunt of taxation under the Modi government because for the first time in India, total income taxes paid by middle class individuals are higher than taxes paid by rich corporates, Chakravarty said. There were huge protests on social media and in business events in cities like Mumbai where professionals came out spontaneously to protest, he said. Chakravarty said the <keyword id="22703184" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="All-India-Professionals-Congress" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="All India Professionals' Congress" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="All India Professionals' Congress">All India Professionals' Congress</keyword> and the Congress Party launched a campaign to 'Bring Back Indexation' with a petition asking people to sign it. "We had nearly 12,000 people who signed the petition in just one day since its launch. Yesterday, the government of India announced a rollback of indexation of property gains by giving individuals the option to continue with indexation benefits. We welcome this. This is a victory to the 7 crore people that file income tax," he said. "But this is not enough. We urge the government to allow indexation benefits for other forms of savings too such as stocks, debt, fixed deposits and so on," Chakravarty asserted. More importantly, this is a testament to middle class power and the power of democracy, he said. "When professionals come together and raise their voice, it will be heard. This is also proof of what a strong Opposition and a concerted and united effort can achieve for the people of India. The AIPC will continue to raise issues that impact the middle class working professionals," Chakravarty said. His remarks come a day after the government proposed significant relief for individuals who bought houses before July 23, 2024, by giving them the option to choose between two tax rates for long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax. The Budget 2024-25 had proposed to lower the LTCG from 20% to 12.5% but removed the indexation benefits. The new rates have come into effect from July 23, 2024. The indexation benefit allowed the taxpayers to compute gains arising out of the sale of capital assets after adjusting for inflation. The tax experts had said that the proposed changes in the Budget would raise the LTCG tax burden. As per the amendments to Finance Bill, 2024, circulated to the Lok Sabha members on Tuesday, individuals or HuF who bought houses before July 23, 2024, can compute his/her taxes under the new scheme (@12.5% without indexation) and old scheme (@20% with indexation) and pay such tax which is lower of the two. After the Budget presentation, the Income Tax department said that 'substantial tax savings' are expected for a vast majority of taxpayers due to a reduction in the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) rate in the real estate sector. As per the changes brought in the 2024-25 Budget, the government has retained the indexation benefit for the taxpayers on properties bought or inherited before 2001.

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New Delhi: Markets regulator <keyword id="19901201" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sebi" source="keywords">Sebi</keyword> has proposed allowing Real Estate Investment Trusts (<keyword id="20186402" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="REITs" source="keywords">REITs</keyword>), Small and Medium REITs (SM REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (<keyword id="20186403" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="InvITs" source="keywords">InvITs</keyword>) to use <keyword id="21737868" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="interest-rate-derivatives" source="keywords">interest rate derivatives</keyword> for <keyword id="23778373" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hedging-risk" source="keywords">hedging risk</keyword>. Also, the regulator has suggested approving locked-in units for REITs and InvITs to be transferred among sponsors and their groups, similar to rules for promoters in listed companies, to help sponsors manage their holdings without compromising "skin in the game". Additionally, Sebi has suggested permitting fixed deposits to be considered as cash equivalents when calculating leverage for REITs and InvITs, clarifying credit rating requirements for REIT and InvIT borrowings, and setting a timeline for filling vacancies on their boards and expanding the asset base for REITs and SM REITs. The regulator has also proposed to permit REITs to invest in liquid mutual funds. It has suggested measures to facilitate ease of doing business for REITs and InvITs, along with investors' protection. According to its consultation paper, Sebi is considering allowing REITs and InvITs to hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using derivatives like interest rate swaps. This could help stabilise cash flows, reduce risks, and protect unitholder interests, especially for long-term infrastructure projects. It is also proposed to define "Common Infrastructure" for REIT regulations. To enhance business flexibility for REITs, it has been proposed to clarify that facilities like power plants, heating/cooling systems, water treatment, and waste treatment plants -- serving one or more REIT assets -- will qualify as "common infrastructure" under REIT rules. This applies even if these facilities are not located within a single project due to their technical requirements. These facilities should supply and be used exclusively by REIT assets. For power plants, however, any excess power can be sold to the state utility/grid as per regulations, with any credits or payments going towards the benefit of REIT assets. To improve transparency, it has been proposed to amend the governance norms for quarterly reporting of InvITs. Currently, quarterly results for the investment manager and its business segments are presented to the investment manager's board, but there is no direct requirement for InvITs to report their performance. The proposed amendment would clarify that quarterly results should specifically reflect the performance of the InvITs themselves, not just the investment managers. This change aligns InvIT regulations with REIT regulations, where the focus is on the quarterly results of the REIT itself. Also, it has been suggested to align the composition of NRCs in REIT and InvIT managers with listed companies under the LODR regulations. Currently, all NRC members for REITs and InvITs must be independent directors. The proposal allows a mix of independent and non-executive directors, similar to listed companies. To enhance investors' protection, Sebi has suggested reviewing conditions for InvITs to borrow beyond the 49 per cent limit, assessing REIT investments in unlisted equity shares and outlining the roles and responsibilities of trustees for REITs, InvITs, and SM REITs. In a separate consultation paper, the regulator has proposed a regulatory framework for "restricted return InvITs" to provide infrastructure investors with predictable returns by setting limits on both upside gains and downside protection. The proposed framework for restricted return InvITs is designed to provide investors with structured returns, capped at both minimum and maximum levels to offer stability. Restricted return InvITs would include downside protection -- a minimum assured return -- and/or an upside restriction, a cap on returns -- depending on the arrangement. These investments would be limited to sophisticated investors who meet high minimum investment thresholds, with each unit priced at a minimum of Rs 500 crore and total InvIT assets of at least Rs 50,000 crore. Investors would be required to sign a waiver and undertaking form, acknowledging their understanding of the structured returns and risks involved, including the transfer of any excess returns to the sponsors. This waiver should be submitted before purchase in both primary and secondary markets, with compliance overseen by merchant bankers or brokers. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has sought public comments on both consultation papers by November 13.

Sebi proposes to allow InvITs, REITs, SM REITs to use interest rate derivatives for hedging risk

<ul><li>Two big financial goals – medical necessities and retirement pension – are taken care of to a large extent. </li><li>Systematic <keyword id="6355120" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="investment" source="Orion">investment</keyword> plans (SIPs) are an ideal investment option due to regular monthly income. </li><li>Buying property can be a good long-term investment, especially given the housing benefits and loans available to <keyword id="462296" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="defence-personnel" source="Orion">defence personnel</keyword>. </li></ul>All of us go to bed at night knowing that the men at our borders are there to protect us. But the lives of defence personnel are different, not only when it comes to their jobs, but also to their finances. First, they might be posted at extremely remote locations where it is very difficult to get financial advice or access to banking and investment products. Also, the demands of their career are such that it relegates financial planning low down in their to-do list. “Being a government servant, two big financial goals of medical necessities and retirement pension are taken care of to a large extent. But then there are many more requirements of life which need careful planning,” says Col. Sanjeev Govila (Retd), a SEBI Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), and CEO, Hum Fauji Initiatives, a financial planning firm. Children’s graduation and post-graduation, their marriages, purchase of a house when they’re close to retirement, good vacations post-retirement, change of car, charity, indulging in passions which may need money, etc are likely financial goals which need to be carefully planned for. We take a look at five investment options defence personnel may consider. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Fixed deposits" comment="Subhead" text="Fixed deposits"><keyword id="6377620" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fixed-deposits" source="Orion">Fixed deposits</keyword></cmsannotation>: Fixed deposits are a good investment choice for defence personnel due to their safety and simplicity. They offer guaranteed returns, minimising risks associated with market fluctuations. For military personnel with unpredictable schedules, FDs provide flexibility in terms of tenures and can be easily managed from anywhere. Moreover, the guaranteed interest earnings add to financial stability, making it a good choice for long-term planning and security, which matches the disciplined and secure aspects of military life. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Equity investments" comment="Subhead" text="Equity investments">Equity investments</cmsannotation>: Defence personnel, like any other citizen, are allowed to invest in stocks / <keyword id="6357979" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mutual-funds" source="Orion">mutual funds</keyword> or any other investment products. “However, they might have certain restrictions, especially officers holding sensitive positions. Such individuals might need to inform their respective cadres about their investments to avoid conflicts of interest,” says Bhuvanaa Shreeram, co-founder and head of financial planning, House of Alpha, a financial planning firm. When it comes to equity, the best suited investment option is mutual funds. “Systematic investment plans (SIPs) are ideally suited due to regular monthly income. However, thorough research, long-term outlook and regular monitoring is important,” says Govila. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)" comment="Subhead" text="Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)">Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY)</cmsannotation>: Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana is another investment option military personnel can consider if they have a girl child. It provides a secure and tax-saving avenue for their daughters' future. SSY offers an attractive interest rate, along with tax deductions under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act. For defence personnel frequently posted to remote areas, SSY can be conveniently managed online, ensuring consistent savings for their daughters' education and marriage. Its assured returns, safety, and tax benefits make it an appealing option, aligning with their commitment to secure their family's financial well-being. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Real Estate" comment="Subhead" text="Real Estate">Real Estate</cmsannotation>: “Buying property can be a good long-term investment, especially given the housing benefits and loans available to defence personnel. Although while in service they will be provided a place to stay, once they retire they will need a comfortable house to live in,” says Shreeram. “Start saving for a house early through SIPs in mutual funds and buy a house around 50 years of age when plans to finally settle down are concrete. No need for a second house,” says Govila. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Gold" comment="Subhead" text="Gold">Gold</cmsannotation>: Gold is a good investment choice for defence personnel due to its stability, liquidity, and security. It acts as a hedge against economic uncertainties, offering protection against inflation and currency fluctuations. Gold investments, such as Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) and Gold Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), provide the convenience of electronic holdings and easy liquidity, aligning with the mobile lifestyle of military personnel. <keyword id="3790" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="armed-forces" source="Orion">Armed forces</keyword> personnel experience unique service conditions, and their financial situations can vary significantly. Nevertheless, the fundamental principles of financial planning and investment are applicable to them. With careful planning and disciplined execution, there's no reason they cannot achieve a financially secure and dignified life.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Investors might consider Treasury bills over CDs for better liquidity and tax benefits: Jason Browne</li><li>Treasury bills offer higher yields in some cases and are exempt from state taxes.</li></ul>If you're looking to put money to work in the fixed-income market before short-term interest rates likely come down further, you're probably considering a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/banking/who-has-the-best-cd-rates-right-now">certificate of deposit</a>, also known as a CD.In many ways, buying a CD is the same as investing in a bond. You hand the money over to your bank or credit union for a set period of time, and they pay you a monthly dividend before returning your money at the maturity date.But there are some advantages to investing in another cash equivalent — 3-month and 6-month Treasury bills — according to Jason Browne, the founder of Alexis Investment Partners.One is that they're more liquid than CDs. You can buy and sell Treasurys through a brokerage account quickly without forfeiting interest already earned. But if you want to exit a CD before its maturity date, you usually must give up prior interest payments.This gives you more control over being able to deploy money into places like the stock market on a moment's notice in case of a correction, he said."T-bills are easy to buy these days at no commission through almost every discount broker," Browne said.Another reason is that Treasurys are exempt from state taxes, which vary, while CDs are not.Perhaps a third reason, depending on where you bank, is that in many cases the shortest duration Treasurys are paying better rates than CDs. Yields on 3-month bills are 4.6%, and while some banks are offering similar or slightly higher rates still, many have much less attractive yields. According to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.depositaccounts.com/cd/3-month-cd-rates.html">DepositAccounts by LendingTree</a>, the average 3-month CD yield is 1.9%.In terms of duration, Browne said that short-end T-bills are better than durations in the middle or long end of the yield curve, at least for the time being, with the Fed only having cut 50 basis points so far."Right now I don't see a lot of benefit of going further than six months," he said. "I just think the further you go, you're getting paid significantly less for something that has duration risk, and it can give you less liquidity, therefore."Over the next year, however, Browne sees short-end yields becoming less attractive as the Fed cuts, and more medium-term yields rising as a soft-landing scenario — his base case — comes more into view for investors.Typically, fears about a recession push down yields on longer-duration bonds as higher investor demand for safe assets raise the price of the securities. Recession concerns are elevated at the moment with the labor market weakening, but Browne believes those clouds will clear in the months ahead, lowering investor demand for longer-duration bonds, causing their yields to rise.So, buying short-duration T-bills in the meantime buys you time while longer yields rise, he said."Our feeling is that we're going toward a more normal yield-curve environment," Browne said. "The transition until we get there is still paying you more for staying liquid, high-quality short duration."

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