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STCG on Stocks Calculator
Estimate 15% STCG tax on short-term equity gains.
STCG on Stocks / Equity MF
Short-term capital gains @20% on listed equity held ≤ 12 months (from Jul 23, 2024).
20% STCG
Applicable for: Listed equity shares and equity MF units held for 12 months or less where STT was paid. Rate changed from 15% to 20% effective July 23, 2024 (Finance Act 2024).
Short-term capital gain
₹1,50,000.00
STCG tax @20%
₹30,000.00
Cess @4%
₹1,200.00
Total STCG tax
₹31,200.00
STCG u/s 111A is taxed at a flat 20% — not at slab rate. STCG loss can be set off against STCG or LTCG. No basic exemption benefit available on STCG for NRIs. Intraday trading gains are treated as business income (not STCG).
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