Chapters in Portfolio & Risk Management
Chapter 6 of 6 · 5 min read
Capital gains tax on Indian equities
STCG, LTCG, holding periods and how realised gains are estimated from your trades.
For listed equity, gains on shares held up to 12 months are short-term (STCG) and gains on shares held longer are long-term (LTCG). Rates, exemptions and rules change with the Union Budget, so check the current rules.
What affects your tax
- Holding period of each lot (first-in, first-out matching).
- Grandfathering for older purchases, where applicable.
- Setting off losses against gains.
- Securities transaction tax and other charges.
The site's tax view is an illustrative estimate from your logged trades. Confirm with a qualified tax adviser before filing.
Key takeaways
- Holding period decides short or long term.
- Accurate trade logs make estimates reliable.
- Estimates are not tax advice; rules change.
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Education only, not investment advice. Updated 2026-10-09.