Understanding Section 54EC capital gain bonds
Sold a property? Here is how 54EC bonds can shelter your long-term capital gains from tax — and what the fine print requires.
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Sold a property? Here is how 54EC bonds can shelter your long-term capital gains from tax — and what the fine print requires.
02 Aug 2026Both routes reach the same fund — the right choice depends on your cash flow and how you feel about market timing.
18 Jul 2026PAN, Aadhaar-linked mobile, and a bank account — that is most of what a first mutual fund investment now requires.
05 Jun 2026A Systematic Investment Plan is a fixed amount invested into a mutual fund on a set date each month. It buys more units when prices are low and fewer when prices are high, averaging your entry cost over time rather than betting on a single day.
Your money is invested directly with the mutual fund, bank, or bond issuer — we advise, execute and monitor, but never hold client funds ourselves. Statements and unit holdings come to you directly from the registrar or issuer.
PAN, an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for e-sign, and a cancelled cheque or bank statement for the payment mandate. Most first-time investments can be completed the same day through digital e-KYC.
Yes. Share your latest consolidated account statement (CAS) and we'll map what you already hold before suggesting any change — nothing is switched without a reason tied to your tax position or goals.
It lets you shelter a long-term capital gain from a property sale — up to ₹50 lakh per financial year — by investing in specified bonds within six months of the sale, with a five-year lock-in. It suits anyone who has just sold, or is about to sell, land or a building at a gain.
No — they're educational illustrations using the inputs you enter and assumed rates of return. Actual returns vary, and we'd rather work through your specific numbers with you directly before you commit.