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Gold Investment and Tax

Understanding tax implications of investing in gold including capital gains, wealth tax, and tax-efficient investment options.

Alok K Acharya & Associates
1 February 2025·Updated 31 August 20261 min read
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Gold Investment and Tax#

Types of Gold Investment#

  • Physical gold (coins, bars, jewelry)
  • Gold ETFs
  • Gold mutual funds
  • Sovereign Gold Bonds

Tax Treatment#

Physical Gold#

  • LTCG: 20% with indexation
  • STCG: Added to income

Gold ETFs#

  • Capital gains tax applies
  • Same as equity funds

Sovereign Gold Bonds#

  • Interest taxable
  • Capital gains exempt on redemption

Wealth Tax#

  • Gold above ₹50,000 included in wealth tax (till FY 2015-16)

Conclusion#

Choose tax-efficient gold investment options.

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