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What is Capital Gains Tax: Short Term & Long Term Capital Gains Explained

What is the Meaning of Capital Gains Tax?

Assets Included and Excluded from Capital Gains Tax

Types of Capital Gains

What is Long-term Capital Gains Tax?

What is Short-term Capital Gains Tax?

What are the Long-term Capital Gain Tax Rates?

What is the long-term capital gain tax rate? Let us see in this table.

Asset Condition Tax Rate
Equity shares, units of equity-oriented funds, units of a business trust LTCG above ₹1.5 lakh  12.5% 
Others  12.5% 
Listed Securities, units or zero-coupon bonds Lower of the two  12.5% 
Other Assets 12.5% 

What is the Short-term Capital Gains Tax Rate?

Here are the short-term capital gains tax rate starting from FY 2024-25:

Asset Condition Tax Rate
Equity shares, units of equity-oriented funds, units of a business trust. In the case of securities, the transaction is applicable. 20%
In the case of securities, the transaction is not applicable. Short-term capital gain tax is added to the individual’s income tax return. The person’s income slab determines the final tax.
Other Assets. - Short-term capital gain tax is added to the individual’s income tax return. The person’s income slab determines the final tax.

You must know about these aspects of capital gains before investing to maximise the scope of gains.

FAQs about Capital Gains Tax