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Dividends, bonus shares and buybacks taxation in India: Rules, rates and reporting process explained

Income from the stock market is taxed based on its type: dividends are taxed as income, and bonus shares are taxed differently upon sale. Here are the tax rules for dividends, bonus shares, and buybacks.

By Eshita Gain· Livemint· 5 days ago· 2 min read
Dividends, bonus shares and buybacks taxation in India: Rules, rates and reporting process explained