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Tax-Loss and Capital Gain Harvesting in India
This comprehensive guide breaks down the mechanics of harvesting, the updated tax slabs, and the critical edge cases and cross-border pitfalls where investors can stumble.


Gift Tax in India and the USA: A Comparative Guide
If you or your relative is in the US, you need to know about gift tax implications in India as well as the US.


US NRI’s Guide to Investing in India: Navigating PFIC, FBAR, and the Estate Tax Trap
IRS classifies foreign mutual funds and ETFs as Passive Foreign Investment Companies (PFICs). The taxation rules for PFICs are notoriously punitive and complex.


What to do with your 401K/ IRA/ HSA on returning to India
Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding the taxability of your Traditional and Roth retirement accounts, as well as your HSA, in India. We also provide strategies for returning Indians on what to do with their 401K/ IRA/ HSA accounts.


US to India: Huge tax savings on capital gains
When you hit that sweet spot where you are an RNOR in India and an NRA in the US, you have a brief window where neither country wants to tax your capital gains.


FnO Trading - Quick money or Financial doom?
9 out of 10 individual traders lose money in FnO trading. Yet millions continue chasing this zero-sum game, often with money they cannot afford to lose.


International Diversification for Indian Investors
International diversification (allocating 10-20% to global markets) provides a hedge against home market volatility while capturing growth in world-leading companies.


Active vs Passive Investing in India: A decisive guide
Should you pick actively managed mutual funds or passive funds in India? This comprehensive guide answers all your questions


Lumpsum or SIP - Best way to invest?
"Just keep buying" works—but does it work better than investing everything at once? We'll settle this debate definitively, revealing when SIP wins, when lump sum dominates, and the surprising truth about rupee cost averaging.


Which type of Equity Mutual Fund should you choose?
Equity mutual funds are categorized by market capitalization (size of companies), investment strategy, and focus. Choosing the right mix can mean the difference between 10% annual returns and 16%+ returns over 25 years.
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