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How to save tax on your Bitcoin investments in India, legally!
Indian Bitcoin investors face a steep 30% tax and 1% TDS, hindering profitability. Bitcoin ETFs offer a tax-efficient alternative, taxed as long-term capital gains at 12.5% if held over 24 months, with no TDS. Unlike direct crypto investments, ETF losses can be offset, providing significant tax savings.
Singapore casts tax shadow on India bets, shuns shell companies
Singapore is increasing its scrutiny of companies' economic substance, potentially leading to tax disputes for MNCs and funds investing in India. Recent rulings by the IRAS define 'economic substance,' impacting treaty benefits. Indian tax authorities may levy higher taxes if Singaporean entities lack adequate substance, affecting stock sales, dividends, and loan interest.
Speed of doing business for ease of doing business: Streamlining India’s corporate restructuring
Corporate restructuring in India is still hampered by NCLT delays, despite reforms aimed at simplifying the process. With over 15,000 cases pending and no statutory deadlines for merger approvals, even uncontroversial schemes face long waits. A dedicated Corporate Restructuring Authority under the MCA could streamline processes and ease India’s regulatory burden, unlocking faster deal execution and greater investor confidence.
How Singapore became the go-to gold bunker for the ultra-rich
Global uncertainties are rising. The world's wealthy are moving assets to Singapore. Singapore's stability attracts them. It offers political neutrality and secure storage. Demand for secure storage is surging. Silver Bullion's facility is seeing increased orders. Singapore's legal framework and location are key. Investors are diversifying into tangible assets like gold. Singapore's commitment to law makes it trustworthy.
Groww files for IPO; FirstCry, Nazara, Awfis report Q4 earnings
Wealthtech platform Groww is heading for the public markets after confidentially filing its draft IPO papers. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Groww files draft papers for IPO, eyes $700 million to $1 billion listing
Groww's IPO is being filed under Regulation 59C(5) of the Sebi ICDR Regulations, which permits confidential filing ahead of the formal DRHP. This route is increasingly being adopted by tech firms seeking regulatory feedback before making a public submission.
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Who won a seat at Donald Trump's crypto dinner?
The event's invited guests were not known publicly beforehand, even to each other. They were identified only by the pseudonyms they used on the electronic wallets where they kept their $TRUMP meme coins. Most had gained an invitation by becoming one of the top 220 holders of that meme coin over a certain period of time. The Top 25 of those were given VIP status and afforded a more intimate gathering before the dinner and an unofficial tour of the White House on Friday.
NRI Talk | A blended approach—India + global—is becoming the norm in NRI portfolios: Alok Saigal
While India is seen as a core long-term investment destination by NRIs, countries like UAE & Singapore continue to attract NRI capital for diversification, real estate and global exposure. A blended approach—India + global—is becoming the norm in NRI portfolios.
NRI Talk: Why NRIs are exploring Vietnam, Indonesia, and Africa for tactical growth, Sreepriya NS decodes
From favourable demographics and improving infrastructure to strategic diversification and early-stage investment opportunities, these regions are drawing attention for more than just their growth potential — they offer resilience, reach, and a new edge to global wealth strategies.
Reverse flipping: The billion-dollar Gharwapsi fueling India’s startup swagger
Indian startups are increasingly “reverse flipping” back from foreign jurisdictions due to regulatory reforms, maturing capital markets, and rising investor confidence. This shift reflects India’s growing appeal as a global startup hub with strong domestic support.
Delhi chokes again: Why clean air must become a year-round right, not a seasonal fix
Delhi grapples with a persistent pollution crisis, evidenced by recent AQI spikes following a severe dust storm. The city's fragmented approach, addressing pollution sources in isolation, has proven ineffective. Integrating healthcare, waste management, and climate mitigation strategies is crucial for systemic change, ensuring clean air becomes a year-round right, not a seasonal aspiration.
Celebi India refutes false allegations; reaffirms its commitment to India's aviation sector
Celebi Aviation India has refuted social media allegations regarding its ownership and operations, emphasizing its majority ownership by international institutional investors. The company denied claims of Turkish President Erdogan's daughter being a part owner and highlighted its 15-year presence in India, employing over 10,000 Indians. Celebi also addressed security concerns at Delhi airport, affirming compliance with Indian regulations.
GIC seeks CCI nod for 2.14% stake in IPO- bound Groww
Deal part of up to $300 million pre-IPO funding round with existing investors. GIC is expected to lead the round with an infusion of around $150 million, while Groww has also engaged with existing investor Tiger Global to participate.
NRI Talk: Tax-free gains? How NRIs in UAE, Singapore & Mauritius legally avoid MF taxes
NRIs are increasingly aligning investments with India’s growth, drawn by economic resilience, reforms, and emotional ties. Tax-friendly hubs like Dubai and Singapore amplify returns, while new tools like GIFT City and fractional real estate expand options.
Summer travel: Soaring heat & affluence push Indians to book pricier, visa-free vacations abroad
As temperatures rise, Indians are increasingly booking summer vacations, both domestically and internationally, despite rising costs. Travel experts anticipate a 10-15% increase in package prices due to high demand and limited availability. Visa-free or easy-visa destinations like Azerbaijan, Vietnam, and Georgia are gaining popularity, while traditional favorites such as Thailand and Singapore remain in demand.
Beijing bans Boeing, but China may already have a stealthy Plan B
China braces for trade war effects, especially in aviation. The ban on Boeing jets creates challenges for Chinese airlines. They need to maintain existing fleets and find new aircraft. Airbus production constraints and reliance on US-made engines pose hurdles. Short-term solutions include stockpiling parts and considering alternative supply routes via Singapore. The situation highlights China's vulnerability in aircraft technology.
Marc Benioff interview; Meta’s antitrust case
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is optimistic about a resolution to Trump’s trade war. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Ace investor Shankar Sharma’s slum story shows why India’s manufacturing dreams still depend on China
Veteran investor Shankar Sharma’s post about a gym equipment workshop in a Mumbai slum has sparked a broader conversation about India’s ongoing dependence on Chinese manufacturing. Despite hopes of becoming a global factory alternative, India’s production ambitions are being stalled by imported parts and strangled by restrictive land-use rules.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Altcoins? How investors are structuring their crypto portfolios, Avinash Shekhar explains
Avinash Shekhar, Co-Founder & CEO of Pi42, discusses crypto investment strategies for long-term investors and speculators. He highlights the liquidity and high-risk, high-reward nature of cryptocurrencies, and mentions the increasing involvement of institutional investors. Shekhar emphasizes the importance of risk management and regulatory clarity for crypto investments, particularly in the Indian market.
Offshore deals under I-T lens: Tiger Global vs government battle intensifies
In recent weeks, over a dozen foreign investors have received notices from India's income tax department for allegedly skipping taxes on substantial transactions from 2018 to 2021. These notices point to deals where stocks in Indian companies were bought indirectly through Mauritius, Singapore, and Luxembourg entities to exploit tax treaty benefits.
What are Trump's new reciprocal tariffs and how will they impact trade?
Trump Tariffs: The US has imposed a 26% tariff on Indian goods in a move to revamp global trade rules, applying a 10% baseline tariff on all imports and higher rates for countries with perceived unfair trade barriers. China faces a 54% cumulative tariff rate, while Canada and Mexico remain exempt due to existing fentanyl-related duties.
India's love affair with binary betting: From stock gains to IPL odds, it's all a gamble
Opinion Trading is gaining currency by the day as investors are flocking to these platforms after the F&O crackdown. They are also weaning traffic away from fantasy leagues and real money games. These VC backed platforms thrive in an environment of zero regulations. With Rs 50,000 crore of annual volumes, these off-exchange opinion trading is nothing short of hardcore alternatives to spread bets. SEBI should intervene at the earliest .
Sebi weighs direct market access for foreigners
Sebi officials and market participants at last week's meeting underscored the need to expand the investor base for Indian risk assets, despite a near-five-fold surge in local investor accounts to 190 million in February 2025, from about 39 million six years ago.
Dream Sports does an express flipback; among first to reverse merge sans NCLT nod
This is among the first examples of a new-age firm using the fast-track mechanism for cross-border mergers, under which a foreign holding entity can merge with its Indian subsidiary without clearance from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
Singapore to change tax rules that attracted the super rich
The Monetary Authority of Singapore will revise tax incentives for single family offices in a move to increase hiring of locals and investment in the country's equity markets. The incentives will also be used to encourage investment in climate-related projects and philanthropy to Singapore, said MAS managing director Ravi Menon. Some of the changes include recognising unlisted funds that primarily invest in locally listed equities as well as encouraging participation in blended finance structures.
Singapore, Mauritius may be preferred route to raise funds via SPAC
Mauritius and Singapore could be the preferred investment route for investors raising funds through Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) to circumvent round-tripping and tax hurdles if the investor is based out of India.
Exceptions to indirect share transfer provisions introduced in 2015 applicable retrospectively: ITAT Delhi
A Delhi bench of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal ruled that the exceptions provided under the indirect transfer of shares regulations should also be applicable retrospectively.
Singapore, Mauritius fight for relevance after DTAA amendments in 2016
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) and private equity (PE) funds that once used the two jurisdictions to pool money might as well invest directly in India.
FPIs approach government to renegotiate India-Singapore tax treaty
FPIs and even the Singapore government want to avoid it, and rather want the treaty to be equated to those with some European countries.
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