The taxpayers are also expecting the Finance Minister to build on the relief provided in the previous Budget and provide additional relief to the taxpayers, especially the middle class
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Any amount paid towards brokerage or transfer fee during house purchase qualifies for exemption under Section 54 of the Income-tax Act, 1961. Gifts from parents and uncles are not taxable for both giver and recipient under Income-tax Act, 1961. Tax benefit on interest paid on loan borrowed from friends is only available for homebuying, home repair and business purposes
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Track signals to spot recovery or slump then shift sector exposure before consensus catches up.
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Start early, invest monthly, and let compounding do the heavy lifting through every market phase.
It targets long term shifts across sectors, but timing and valuation decide who wins.
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