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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