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V-A NISM Series V-A
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What happens in the process of Indexation?

Practice question from Nism VA Mock Test 4 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. A

    In indexation, the impact of capital gains tax is reduced in case of both short-term and long-term capital gains

  2. B

    In indexation, the mutual fund’s performance is benchmarked against a suitable index

  3. In indexation, the cost of acquisition is adjusted upwards to reflect the impact of inflation

    Correct answer

  4. D

    None of the above

Why this is the answer

Indexation adjusts the cost of acquisition of an asset for inflation, reducing the capital gains tax liability by reducing the taxable gain. This is based on data from the Central Board of Direct Taxes.

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