{"id":7404,"date":"2024-06-20T17:49:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T17:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/?p=7404"},"modified":"2025-01-01T02:40:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T02:40:37","slug":"change-in-fo-transactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/","title":{"rendered":"Change in introduced in Budget, 2024-25 in F&#038;O transactions"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2024-06-20_22-20-55.jpg\" alt=\"Budget, 2024-25 in F&amp;O transactions\" width=\"1179\" height=\"1068\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2024-06-20_22-20-55.jpg 1179w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2024-06-20_22-20-55-300x272.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2024-06-20_22-20-55-1024x928.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2024-06-20_22-20-55-768x696.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2024-06-20_22-20-55-800x725.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1179px) 100vw, 1179px\" \/><\/h2>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_58 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f57c3d19fdd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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Budget, 2024-25 in F&amp;O transactions\">Change in introduced in Budget, 2024-25 in F&amp;O transactions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Strategic_Implications_for_Reclassification_of_F_O_Expert_Opinions\" title=\"Strategic Implications for Reclassification of F&amp;O :\u00a0Expert Opinions\">Strategic Implications for Reclassification of F&amp;O :\u00a0Expert Opinions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Reclassification_of_F_O_may_create_Tax_Implications\" title=\"Reclassification of F&amp;O may create Tax Implications\">Reclassification of F&amp;O may create Tax Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Taxation_implication\" title=\"Taxation implication \">Taxation implication <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Impact_on_Retail_Participation\" title=\"Impact on Retail Participation\">Impact on Retail Participation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Broader_Economic_Considerations\" title=\"Broader Economic Considerations\">Broader Economic Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Market_Implications_%E2%80%93\" title=\"Market Implications &#8211;\u00a0\">Market Implications &#8211;\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Impact_on_Cash_Flow\" title=\"Impact on Cash Flow:\">Impact on Cash Flow:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Financial_Impact\" title=\"Financial Impact:\">Financial Impact:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#CBDT_extends_last_date_for_filing_ITR_for_AY_24-25_from_31st_Dec_2024_to_15th_Jan_2025\" title=\"CBDT extends last date for filing ITR for AY 24-25 from 31st Dec, 2024 to 15th Jan 2025. \">CBDT extends last date for filing ITR for AY 24-25 from 31st Dec, 2024 to 15th Jan 2025. <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Cash_Transaction_Limit_Under_income_tax_Law\" title=\"Cash Transaction Limit Under income tax Law\u00a0\">Cash Transaction Limit Under income tax Law\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/change-in-fo-transactions\/#Current_Provision_of_F_O_Transaction_Tax_Audit_under_Section_44AD\" title=\"Current Provision of F&amp;O Transaction &amp; Tax Audit under Section 44AD\">Current Provision of F&amp;O Transaction &amp; Tax Audit under Section 44AD<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_in_introduced_in_Budget_2024-25_in_F_O_transactions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Change in introduced in Budget, 2024-25 in F&amp;O transactions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Futures &amp; Options profits are reclassified as &#8216;speculative income&#8217; in the forthcoming Budget 2024-25, several significant changes and implications would arise for traders and the broader financial market. The reclassification of Futures &amp; Options profits as &#8216;speculative income&#8217; in the forthcoming Budget 2024-25 would have additional implications related to <em>Tax Deducted at Source<\/em>\u00a0and the offsetting of profits and losses. Here\u2019s a detailed analysis of these points:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Implications_for_Reclassification_of_F_O_Expert_Opinions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Strategic Implications for Reclassification of F&amp;O :\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Expert Opinions<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taxation &amp; market Experts have pointed out the inherent speculative nature of Futures &amp; Options transactions, which align with the proposed classification. The move could be seen as a regulatory effort to align tax treatment with the risk profile of Futures &amp; Options trading.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reclassification_of_F_O_may_create_Tax_Implications\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Reclassification of F&amp;O may create Tax Implications<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The reclassification of Futures &amp; Options profits as speculative income would introduce a higher tax rate, restrict loss offset capabilities, and potentially deter retail participation in the F&amp;O segment. Traders and investors would need to adjust their strategies accordingly, and the overall market dynamics could shift as a result of these changes.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 1315px;\" width=\"892\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"45\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>S. No <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"124\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Particular <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Current Treatment<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"240\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Proposed Change<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"45\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"124\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Implementation of TDS<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\">At present, there is no <em>Tax Deducted at Source<\/em>\u00a0on F&amp;O transactions. Traders report their net income or loss from F&amp;O trading at the end of the financial year and pay taxes accordingly.<\/td>\n<td width=\"240\">If Futures &amp; Options transactions are classified as speculative income, <em>Tax Deducted at Source<\/em>\u00a0may be introduced. This would mean taxes are deducted at the source on profits earned from F&amp;O transactions before the net amount is credited to the trader&#8217;s account.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"45\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"124\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Restrictions on Loss Offset<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\">Currently, losses from F&amp;O trading can be offset against other business income, providing flexibility in managing tax liabilities and optimizing overall tax payments.<\/td>\n<td width=\"240\">If Futures &amp; Options income is treated as speculative, losses from F&amp;O transactions can only be offset against profits from other speculative transactions. This restricts the ability to mitigate tax liability by using losses from Futures &amp; Options trading against other income.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"45\"><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"124\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Loss Adjustment<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\">Losses from F&amp;O trading can currently be set off against other business income, allowing for more flexibility in managing tax liabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"240\">Speculative losses can only be set off against speculative gains, limiting the ability to offset losses against other income types and potentially leading to higher net taxable income.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"45\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"124\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Higher Tax Rate<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"215\">Currently, Futures &amp; Options income is treated as non-speculative business income, taxed under the head of &#8216;Profits and Gains from Business and Profession&#8217;. This allows taxpayers to be taxed at their applicable income tax slabs, which can range from 5%, 20%, to 30%..<\/td>\n<td width=\"240\">If Futures &amp; Options profits are classified as speculative income, they would attract a flat 30% tax rate, regardless of the taxpayer&#8217;s income slab. An additional 4% cess would also apply, making the effective tax rate 31.2%.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxation_implication\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Taxation implication <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Introduction of <em>Tax Deducted at Source<\/em>\u00a0and higher taxes on Futures &amp; Options income could boost government revenue in the short term. However, the overall impact would depend on how significantly trading volumes are affected.<\/li>\n<li>The higher tax and compliance burden may deter retail investors from participating in Futures &amp; Options trading, leading to reduced trading volumes and liquidity in the derivatives market.<\/li>\n<li>Market dynamics could shift as institutional investors might dominate the Futures &amp; Options segment, potentially increasing market stability but reducing retail investor engagement.<\/li>\n<li>The move aligns with regulatory efforts to protect retail investors from high-risk speculative trading, potentially leading to a more stable and less volatile market environment.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Tax Planning<\/strong>:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Traders would need to reconsider their tax-planning tactics. The higher tax rate on speculative income may cause a rethinking of the cost-benefit analysis of participating in Futures &amp; Options trading.<br \/>\nBusiness owners who currently deduct Futures &amp; Options losses from other business income would lose this benefit, reducing total tax efficiencies.<br \/>\nTraders must keep thorough records of their Futures &amp; Options transactions in order to appropriately report earnings and losses and manage <em>Tax Deducted at Source<\/em>\u00a0compliance.<br \/>\nGiven the increased tax burden and limited loss offset, traders may need to reconsider their trading methods, either limiting their exposure to Futures &amp; Options markets or looking for alternative investment opportunities with better tax treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To optimize tax liabilities, traders might diversify their portfolios away from Futures &amp; Options and towards investments that are treated more favorably under the tax code, such as long-term equity investments, debt instruments, or other non-speculative financial products.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Retail_Participation\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Impact on Retail Participation<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Discouraging Retail Investors: The government aims to discourage retail participation in the derivatives segment due to concerns about potential significant losses in the event of market corrections. Reclassifying F&amp;O income as speculative would likely reduce the attractiveness of F&amp;O trading for retail investors due to the higher tax burden and limited loss set-off capabilities.<\/li>\n<li>Market Sentiment: Retail investors make up a significant portion of the trading volume in F&amp;O markets. A decrease in their participation could reduce liquidity and potentially increase volatility, impacting market dynamics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broader_Economic_Considerations\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Broader Economic Considerations<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Regulatory Intent: The government&#8217;s move reflects a cautious approach towards protecting retail investors from high-risk investments. This could be seen as a measure to stabilize the financial market and protect less experienced investors from significant losses.<\/li>\n<li>Revenue Implications: The reclassification could lead to an increase in tax revenues due to the higher flat tax rate on speculative income. However, the overall impact on government revenue would depend on how significantly trading volumes are affected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Implications_%E2%80%93\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Market Implications &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_on_Cash_Flow\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Impact on Cash Flow<\/strong>:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Liquidity Constraints: The implementation of <em>Tax Deducted at Source<\/em>\u00a0would affect the cash flow of traders. They would receive the net amount after tax deduction, which could reduce the funds available for reinvestment or trading, thereby impacting their liquidity.<\/li>\n<li>Compliance Burden: Traders would need to ensure accurate documentation and regular reconciliation of <em>Tax Deducted at Source<\/em>\u00a0amounts, adding to the compliance burden.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Impact\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Financial Impact<\/strong>:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Traders with significant losses in F&amp;O trading will find it challenging to offset these losses, resulting in a higher effective tax rate on their overall income.<\/li>\n<li>As per the Taxation Experts, the higher tax liability and restricted loss offset would lead to larger payouts in the form of taxes, thereby reducing the net margin for traders engaged in F&amp;O transactions.<\/li>\n<li>Investors might shift their focus towards other investment avenues that offer more favorable tax treatment or lower risk, potentially leading to changes in portfolio composition and investment strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In summary, Reclassifying F&amp;O profits as speculative income would introduce significant changes in the taxation and treatment of F&amp;O transactions. The implementation of <em>Tax Deducted at Source<\/em>\u00a0and restrictions on loss offset would lead to higher tax liabilities and compliance burdens for traders, potentially reducing margins and deterring retail participation in the derivatives market. Traders and investors would need to adjust their strategies to navigate these changes effectively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBDT_extends_last_date_for_filing_ITR_for_AY_24-25_from_31st_Dec_2024_to_15th_Jan_2025\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>CBDT extends last date for filing ITR for AY 24-25 from 31st Dec, 2024 to 15th Jan 2025.<\/strong> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8337\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2025-01-01_08-06-51.jpg\" alt=\"CBDT extends last date for filing Income Tax Return for AY 24-25 from 31st December, 2024 to 15th January 2025. \" width=\"1036\" height=\"644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2025-01-01_08-06-51.jpg 1036w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2025-01-01_08-06-51-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2025-01-01_08-06-51-1024x637.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2025-01-01_08-06-51-768x477.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/photo_2025-01-01_08-06-51-800x497.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1036px) 100vw, 1036px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cash_Transaction_Limit_Under_income_tax_Law\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Cash Transaction Limit Under income tax Law\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cash-tr-Limit.jpg\" alt=\"cash tr Limit\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cash-tr-Limit.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cash-tr-Limit-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cash-tr-Limit-1024x987.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cash-tr-Limit-768x740.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cash-tr-Limit-800x771.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Provision_of_F_O_Transaction_Tax_Audit_under_Section_44AD\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Current Provision of F&amp;O Transaction &amp; Tax Audit under Section 44AD<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FO-Transaction-and-44AD.jpg\" alt=\"F&amp;O Transaction and 44AD\" width=\"941\" height=\"1161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FO-Transaction-and-44AD.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FO-Transaction-and-44AD-243x300.jpg 243w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FO-Transaction-and-44AD-830x1024.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FO-Transaction-and-44AD-768x948.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/FO-Transaction-and-44AD-800x987.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Change in introduced in Budget, 2024-25 in F&amp;O transactions If Futures &amp; Options profits are reclassified as &#8216;speculative income&#8217; in the forthcoming Budget 2024-25, several significant changes and implications would arise for traders and the broader financial market. The reclassification of Futures &amp; Options profits as &#8216;speculative income&#8217; in the forthcoming Budget 2024-25 would have &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[142],"tags":[1082],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7404"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7404"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7404\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7408,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7404\/revisions\/7408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.caindelhiindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}