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The Family Finance Book by Lokesh Tiwari
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Chapter 5
The Budgeting Paradox
Track where your money actually goes
Chapter 6
The Life Goals
Plan with a purpose, not just a number
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How to Do Goal-Based Planning
YouTube Playlist
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Life Goals Template Sheet
Google Sheet · Make a copy to use
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Full Capital Gains Tax Breakdown
FY 2026-27 · Tap to view table

How different assets are taxed when you sell them. LTCG on almost every asset is 12.5%. STCG is 20% where STT is paid (listed equity, equity MFs, REITs/InvITs); everything else is taxed at your income slab rate.

AssetLong-term if heldSTCG taxLTCG tax
Listed shares, equity MFs, equity ETFs> 12 months20%12.5%*
Gold ETFs> 12 monthsSlab rate12.5%
REITs / InvITs> 12 months20%12.5%
Listed bonds & debentures> 12 monthsSlab rate12.5%
Debt mutual funds
Bought before 1 Apr 2023> 24 monthsSlab rate12.5%
Bought on or after 1 Apr 2023Never long-termSlab rateSlab rate
Gold MFs, international funds, FoFs^> 24 monthsSlab rate12.5%
Physical gold & jewellery> 24 monthsSlab rate12.5%
Foreign stocks, unlisted shares> 24 monthsSlab rate12.5%
Real estate> 24 monthsSlab rate12.5%Bought before 23 Jul 2024: lower of 12.5% without indexation or 20% with indexation (resident individuals & HUFs)
  • * First ₹1.25 lakh of equity LTCG in a financial year is tax-free.
  • ^ Funds investing 65% or less in debt. Funds investing more than 65% in debt follow the debt MF rows.
  • Rates exclude surcharge and 4% health & education cess. Budget 2026 kept these rates unchanged for FY 2026-27.
  • For general education only, not tax advice. Please confirm your case with a CA.
Chapter 7
So Many Products
Real estate, gold, scams — the full picture
Chapter 8
The Mutual Fund Universe
Pick the right fund for your situation
Chapter 9
Portfolio
Build it right, then keep it right
Postscript
What Comes After
The final step most people skip