How to make gold investments tax efficient after Budget 2024 changed capital gain rules: New STCG, LTCG rates on gold, gold MF, gold ETF, SGB

Gold, a traditional symbol of wealth and prosperity in India, has long been a popular investment choice. The recent changes in capital gains tax rules introduced in Budget 2024 have significant implications for those who invest in gold. We delve into the new short-term and long-term capital gains tax rules and their impact on various gold investment avenues, including physical gold, gold bonds, gold mutual funds and gold ETFs.