Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate LTCG and STCG on equity, mutual funds, property, and gold. Built on Finance Act 2024 rates and the latest CII notified by CBDT.
Which type of gold? The holding period for LTCG differs by instrument.
Property acquired before 23 July 2024? You can choose between two methods. We compare both and show which saves more tax.
What is capital gains tax?
Capital gains tax (CGT) is a tax on the profit you earn when you sell a capital asset for more than you paid for it. In India, it applies to listed shares, mutual funds, immovable property, gold, and other specified assets. The amount of tax depends on two things: what asset you sold, and how long you held it before selling.
Long-term capital gain (LTCG)
A gain on an asset held beyond the prescribed holding period. Once you cross that threshold, the gain qualifies as long-term and attracts a lower, flat tax rate regardless of your income slab.
Short-term capital gain (STCG)
A gain on an asset sold before the long-term threshold. There is no annual exemption. The entire gain is taxable, either at a flat rate or at your applicable income slab, depending on the asset type.
How to use this capital gains tax calculator
Your result updates live as you type. No calculate button. Follow these five steps.
Select your asset type
Choose from listed equity, equity mutual fund, debt mutual fund, immovable property, or gold. Each asset follows different holding period rules and tax rates, so selecting the right type is the most important step.
Enter purchase and sale prices
Type the amount you paid when you bought the asset and the amount you received on sale. Numbers auto-format to Indian number grouping (e.g. ₹12,50,000). For property, you can also enter the purchase year for indexation comparison.
Set your purchase and sale dates
Use the date pickers to enter the exact dates. The calculator determines your holding period automatically and classifies the gain as long-term or short-term based on the rules for your chosen asset type.
Read your live result
The result panel on the right (or below on mobile) shows your gain type, applicable tax rate, taxable amount, tax figure, and the 4% Health and Education Cess. For property purchased before 23 July 2024, both indexation options are shown and the lower one is flagged.
Download or copy your summary
Use the download button to save a PNG of your result with the Finnovate logo, or copy the plain-text summary to share with your CA or financial adviser before filing your ITR.
Capital gains tax rates, FY 2025-26
Verified from Finance (No. 2) Act 2024 and CBDT Notification 70/2025. Add 4% Health & Education Cess on every tax amount.
| Asset | Long-term after | LTCG rate | STCG rate | Exemption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed equity / Equity ETFSection 112A / 111A | 12 months | 12.5% | 20% | ₹1.25 lakh per FY |
| Equity mutual fund65%+ domestic equity | 12 months | 12.5% | 20% | ₹1.25 lakh per FY |
| Debt mutual fundPost 1 Apr 2023, Sec 50AA | Not applicable | Slab rate | Slab rate | Nil |
| Immovable propertyLand or building | 24 months | 12.5% (or 20% with indexation, if acquired pre 23 Jul 2024) | Slab rate | Sec 54 / 54F / 54EC |
| GoldPhysical, digital, gold MF, gold ETF | 24 months (12 for ETFs) | 12.5% | Slab rate | Nil (SGB maturity exempt) |
How the tax is computed
Every asset follows a different playbook. Expand each to see the rules this calculator applies.
Listed equity and equity ETFs
Held 12 months or more, gains qualify as long-term under Section 112A. Tax is 12.5% on the portion above the annual exemption of ₹1.25 lakh. Below that threshold, no LTCG tax.
Held under 12 months, gains are short-term under Section 111A, taxed at 20% (applicable to sales on or after 23 July 2024). STT must be paid on exchange transactions for these concessional rates to apply.
Equity-oriented mutual funds
Treated the same as listed equity for tax purposes, provided the fund holds at least 65% domestic equity. LTCG at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh, STCG at 20%.
Arbitrage funds and equity savings funds that meet the 65% threshold also qualify. Fund-of-funds and international equity funds follow debt or "other" rules, not equity rules.
Debt mutual funds (purchased on or after 1 April 2023)
Under Section 50AA, all gains on specified debt mutual funds are treated as short-term regardless of how long you hold them. They are added to your income and taxed at your slab rate.
Holding longer does not help. Units purchased before 1 April 2023 follow the old rules and may still qualify for LTCG treatment with indexation if held over 36 months.
Immovable property (land or building)
Held under 24 months, gains are short-term and taxed at your slab rate. Held 24 months or more, gains are long-term.
The default LTCG rate is 12.5% without indexation. If the property was acquired before 23 July 2024, resident individuals and HUFs can choose between 12.5% without indexation or 20% with CII indexation, whichever produces a lower tax. This calculator computes both and flags the better option.
Section 54, 54F, and 54EC exemptions can reduce or eliminate the tax if reinvested correctly.
Gold (physical, digital, gold MF, gold ETF)
Physical gold, digital gold, and gold mutual funds: held 24 months or more, gains are long-term at 12.5% without indexation. Held under 24 months, gains are short-term at slab rate.
Gold ETFs listed on a stock exchange: the long-term threshold drops to 12 months. LTCG at 12.5%, STCG at slab rate.
Sovereign Gold Bonds held to 8-year maturity via RBI: capital gains are fully exempt. Redemptions before maturity on the exchange follow the gold ETF rules.
Grandfathering clause for pre-2018 equity holdings (Section 112A)
If you bought listed equity shares or equity mutual funds before 1 February 2018, a special rule reduces your taxable gain. You are not taxed on profits that had already built up by 31 January 2018; only gains earned after that date are counted.
Three scenarios, step by step
Stock rose sharply before 2018
FMV on 31 Jan 2018 is higher than what you originally paid. The FMV replaces your cost.
Without grandfathering, gain would be ₹150. The clause steps up your cost to ₹250, shielding ₹100 of pre-2018 appreciation from tax.
Stock dipped before 2018
FMV on 31 Jan 2018 is below your original cost. Your actual purchase price is used with no artificial benefit or loss.
Same result as a normal LTCG calculation. Grandfathering does not reduce your cost below what you actually paid.
Sale price below FMV and cost
Stock fell sharply. Sale price is lower than both the FMV on 31 Jan 2018 and your actual cost.
Grandfathering never inflates a loss. The loss is capped at the actual cost: the FMV of ₹250 is not used as cost when it would create an artificially larger loss.
- Listed shares & equity ETFs: The highest price quoted on NSE or BSE on 31 January 2018. If the stock was not traded on that date, use the highest price on the last trading date before it. Look up via NSE's End-of-Day historical data or BSE's Bhavcopy archive for that date.
- Equity mutual fund units: The Net Asset Value (NAV) published by the fund house on 31 January 2018. Available on AMFI's NAV history portal, the fund house's website, or your consolidated account statement (CAS) from CDSL or NSDL for that date.
Worked examples
Three real-number scenarios showing exactly how the calculator arrives at your tax figure.
Selling listed shares after 18 months
Selling property bought in FY 2014-15 (CII 240)
Indexation saves approx. ₹78,400 here. The calculator flags the better option automatically for pre-July 2024 purchases.
Selling physical gold held for 10 months
Waiting until the 24-month mark would tax the same gain at 12.5% flat instead of your slab rate, saving ₹2,100 at 30% bracket.
Exemptions you can claim
If you reinvest sale proceeds correctly, large chunks of LTCG tax on property can be deferred or erased.
Section 54
Sold a house, buying another house. LTCG exempt if reinvested in one residential property in India, within the specified window.
How Sec 54 worksSection 54F
Sold any long-term asset except a house, buying a house. Full exemption if the entire net consideration is reinvested.
How Sec 54F worksSection 54EC
Invest up to ₹50 lakh of LTCG into NHAI or REC bonds within 6 months. Tax on that portion is exempt.
How Sec 54EC worksHow to reduce your capital gains tax legally
Six strategies worth checking before you sell any asset in FY 2025-26.
Annual tax harvesting on equity
Book equity profits up to ₹1.25 lakh before 31 March each year. The Section 112A exemption resets annually. Harvesting to the threshold every year, then repurchasing, is entirely legal and reduces future LTCG liability over time. There is no wash sale rule in India.
Wait for the long-term threshold
Equity STCG is taxed at 20%. Cross the 12-month mark and it becomes LTCG at 12.5% (with a ₹1.25 lakh exemption). For property and physical gold, the threshold is 24 months. Timing a sale just past these dates can reduce tax significantly with no other action required.
Set off losses against gains
Short-term losses can be set off against both STCG and LTCG in the same year. Long-term losses can offset only LTCG. Any balance carries forward for up to 8 assessment years, provided you file your ITR by the due date. Deliberate loss harvesting before year-end is a common strategy.
Reinvest property gains under Sec 54 / 54EC
LTCG from residential property can be fully exempt if reinvested in another residential house (Sec 54 or 54F) or up to ₹50 lakh in NHAI/REC capital gains bonds within 6 months (Sec 54EC). Missing the reinvestment window forfeits the exemption entirely.
Prefer gold ETF over physical gold (for shorter holds)
Physical gold requires 24 months for LTCG. Gold ETFs listed on a stock exchange qualify after just 12 months, at the same 12.5% LTCG rate. If you plan to sell within 1 to 2 years, the form in which you hold gold directly changes whether you pay STCG at slab or LTCG at 12.5%.
Check grandfathering for pre-2018 equity holdings
For listed equity and equity mutual funds held before 31 January 2018, the cost of acquisition is grandfathered at the higher of actual cost or Fair Market Value on that date. This can significantly reduce the taxable gain on older holdings and is frequently overlooked at the time of sale.
Frequently asked questions
Everything we get asked about capital gains tax in India for FY 2025-26.
What is the LTCG tax rate on equity in FY 2025-26?
Long-term capital gains on listed equity and equity-oriented mutual funds are taxed at 12.5% under Section 112A, on gains above the annual exemption of ₹1.25 lakh.
What is the STCG tax rate on equity in FY 2025-26?
Short-term capital gains on listed equity and equity-oriented mutual funds are taxed at 20% under Section 111A, applicable to sales on or after 23 July 2024.
What is the CII for FY 2025-26?
The Cost Inflation Index for FY 2025-26 is 376, as notified by CBDT in Notification No. 70/2025. The base year is FY 2001-02 with CII 100.
Can I still use indexation on property?
Only if the property was acquired before 23 July 2024. In that case, resident individuals and HUFs can choose between 12.5% without indexation or 20% with indexation, whichever is lower. For property acquired on or after that date, only 12.5% without indexation applies.
How are debt mutual funds taxed?
Units of specified debt mutual funds purchased on or after 1 April 2023 are taxed at slab rates as short-term capital gains under Section 50AA, regardless of holding period. Holding longer does not change the treatment.
Does this calculator include surcharge?
No. Surcharge is not included. For capital gains under Sections 111A, 112, and 112A, surcharge is capped at 15%. For slab-rate gains (property STCG, gold STCG, debt fund gains), surcharge follows your total income bracket and can vary. Actual tax may change due to surcharge, marginal relief, slab regime, and loss set-off. A review with your CA before filing is recommended.
What is the difference between LTCG and STCG?
Long-term capital gains (LTCG) arise on assets sold after the prescribed holding period: 12 months for listed equity and equity mutual funds, 24 months for property and physical gold. Short-term capital gains (STCG) arise on sales before those thresholds. LTCG on equity is taxed at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh; STCG on equity at 20%. For property and gold, STCG is taxed at your income slab rate.
Can capital losses be set off against capital gains in India?
Yes. Short-term capital losses can be set off against both STCG and LTCG in the same financial year. Long-term capital losses can be set off only against LTCG. Any unabsorbed balance can be carried forward for up to 8 assessment years, provided you have filed your ITR within the due date for the year the loss was incurred.
Is capital gains tax applicable on SIP mutual fund redemptions?
Yes. Each SIP instalment is a separate purchase with its own acquisition date. On redemption, the oldest units are redeemed first (FIFO). Each lot is assessed individually: equity fund units held over 12 months attract LTCG at 12.5%, those held under 12 months attract STCG at 20%. Partial redemptions should be tracked lot by lot for accurate tax calculation.
What is grandfathering in equity capital gains?
Grandfathering applies to listed equity shares and equity mutual fund units acquired before 1 February 2018. Under Section 112A(7), your cost of acquisition for LTCG purposes is the higher of (a) your actual purchase price, or (b) the lower of the Fair Market Value on 31 January 2018 and your sale price. This ensures only gains earned after 31 January 2018 are taxed — profits built up during the 14-year LTCG-exempt era (2004–2018) are shielded. This calculator handles it automatically: select Equity or Equity MF, enter a buy date before 1 February 2018, and two fields appear — FMV per share/unit (copy directly from NSE or AMFI) and the quantity you sold. The calculator multiplies them internally and applies the deemed cost formula. See the full explanation with worked examples on this page.
How do I find the FMV on 31 January 2018 for grandfathering?
For listed equity shares and ETFs: use the highest price quoted on NSE or BSE on 31 January 2018. If the stock was not traded on that date, use the highest price on the last trading day before it. You can look this up via NSE's End-of-Day historical data section or BSE's Bhavcopy archive.
For equity mutual fund units: use the NAV published by the fund house for 31 January 2018. This is available on AMFI's NAV history portal, the fund house's own website, or your CDSL/NSDL consolidated account statement (CAS) for that date.
In this calculator, enter the FMV per share / unit exactly as you see it; no multiplication needed. A separate quantity field accepts the number of units sold, and the calculator computes total FMV internally.
What is tax harvesting and how does it benefit investors?
Tax harvesting means selling equity or mutual fund units before 31 March to realise gains up to ₹1.25 lakh, which are fully exempt under Section 112A. You immediately repurchase the same units, effectively resetting your cost basis to a higher level at no tax cost. Done every year, this reduces the cumulative gain that will eventually become taxable. India has no wash sale rule, so the strategy is straightforward.
Do NRIs pay capital gains tax on Indian assets?
Yes. Non-Resident Indians are liable to capital gains tax in India on assets situated in India, at the same rates as resident individuals. For NRIs, TDS is typically deducted at source on LTCG on equity at 12.5% and STCG at 20%. DTAA provisions with the country of residence may reduce double taxation. NRIs should consult a qualified adviser before transacting, as the withholding and filing requirements differ from those for residents.
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