Tax Guide
Capital Gains Tax on Shares
Learn how profits from share trading and investments are taxed in India.
Short Term Capital Gains (STCG)
- Holding PeriodLess than 12 months
- Tax Rate15% (flat rate)
- ExemptionNo basic exemption limit
Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG)
- Holding PeriodMore than 12 months
- Tax Rate10% above ₹1 lakh
- ExemptionFirst ₹1 lakh tax-free