Short-Term Capital Gains Calculator
Calculate short-term capital gains (STCG) tax on equity or other assets sold within the short-term holding threshold.
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Short-term capital gains tax
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Formula
Equity STCG (under 12 months): 20% flat. Other-asset STCG (under 24 months): added to income, taxed at slab rateWorked example
Equity, ₹2L to ₹2.6L, held 6 months
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Asset type | equity |
| Purchase price | 200000 |
| Sale price | 260000 |
| Holding period | 6 |
| Capital gain | 60000 |
| Applicable tax rate | 20 |
| Short-term capital gains tax | 12000 |
Assumptions
- Reflects the post-July-2024 Budget rate of 20% for equity STCG.
- For non-equity assets, actual tax is your income slab rate — this calculator shows an illustrative 30% (the top slab) since it doesn't know your full income.
- Tax law changes frequently — verify current rules with a tax professional.
Frequently asked questions
What is the STCG tax rate on equity?
20% flat, effective from the July 2024 Budget (up from 15% previously), applicable to equity shares and equity mutual funds sold within 12 months of purchase.
How is STCG on property or debt funds taxed?
It's added to your total income and taxed at your applicable income tax slab rate, unlike equity STCG which has a flat rate.
What counts as "short-term" for different asset types?
Equity and equity mutual funds: held under 12 months. Other assets (property, gold, debt funds): held under 24 months. Beyond these thresholds, the asset qualifies for long-term treatment instead.
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Sources
- Union Budget 2024-25 — Capital Gains Tax Changes — Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Effective 23-07-2024, reviewed 13-09-2026.
This calculator provides a general estimate only and does not constitute tax advice. Capital gains tax rules are complex and change periodically — consult a tax professional before filing.
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