STCG

    Short-Term Capital Gains

    Taxation

    Tax on profits from selling assets held for less than 12 months (equity) or less than 24/36 months (other assets).

    Formula

    STCG Tax = 20% for listed equity (from July 2024)

    Why it matters

    Short-term gains are taxed at higher rates. Holding period matters significantly for tax efficiency.

    Indian example

    Related terms

    LTCGHolding PeriodCapital Gains

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