Tax on Mutual Funds 2026: LTCG, STCG & Dividend Tax Guide
Meet Priya, 34, a marketing manager in Bangalore. She’s been investing in mutual funds for three years through SIPs. Last month, she redeemed a portion for her sister’s wedding and was shocked when her CA asked for ₹45,000 as tax on her gains. “But I’ve already paid tax on my
SIP vs Lump Sum Investment in 2026: Which Gives Better Returns?
Meet Priya, a 32-year-old marketing professional in Bangalore. She just received a ₹5 lakh bonus and is staring at her bank account with a mix of excitement and anxiety. “Should I put this entire amount into mutual funds at once? Or start a monthly SIP? What if the market crashes


