Budget 2026 proposes capital gains tax exemption for Sovereign Gold Bonds only if purchased directly from RBI and held until maturity. Secondary market SGBs will lose tax benefits, aiming to reward patient investors over speculators, though bond prices fell sharply.
Oil prices fall 1% as investors weigh pause in US strikes on Iran
Oil prices dropped as market participants assessed a pause in US strikes on Iran. Hopes for a diplomatic solution eased concerns about Middle East energy