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Capital Gains Tax India Calculator
Estimate India capital-gains tax on listed equity or property using a simplified STCG and LTCG model for current-style rules.
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Estimate India capital gains tax
Model a simplified capital-gains estimate for listed equity or property by entering sale value, cost basis, holding period, and the marginal slab rate used when short-term property gains apply.
Listed-equity LTCG estimate uses a Rs. 1.25 lakh annual exemption and a 12.5% rate.
Results
Capital gain
₹3,50,000
Estimated total tax
₹29,250
Long-term treatment
Base tax
₹28,125
How to use it
- 01Choose listed equity or property, then enter sale value, cost basis, holding period, and the short-term slab rate if relevant.
- 02Review whether the gain is treated as short-term or long-term and the corresponding tax estimate.
- 03Use the result as a planning estimate before taking the transaction or return-preparation details further.
Result guide
- This page is intentionally simplified and does not model every exemption, surcharge, or special-case relief.
- The listed-equity long-term estimate uses a basic annual exemption treatment and then applies the modeled rate to the remaining gain.
- Property tax outcomes can depend on facts such as acquisition date, exemptions, and documentation that this page does not infer.
About this calculator
Capital-gains searches are valuable because users often want a directional tax estimate before selling an asset. The page is most useful when it is explicit about asset scope and does not pretend to cover every exemption or indexed adjustment path.
This version supports a simplified listed-equity and property workflow so users can compare short-term versus long-term treatment quickly.
Frequently asked questions
Does this calculator cover every capital-gains rule?
No. It is designed for quick planning and uses a simplified equity/property workflow rather than a full return-preparation engine.
Why does the page ask for holding period?
Because the holding period determines whether the gain is treated as short-term or long-term, which can materially change the tax rate.
Reviewed by Rajesh Sharma, CA
Chartered Accountant (CA, ICAI) & Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Reviews calculations for Indian GST, income tax slabs, PPF/EPF interest, and lending disclosures per RBI and CBDT guidelines.
Sources: Per RBI / CBDT / SEBI guidelines/FY 2025-26 tax slabs/Income Tax Department guidance for FY 2025-26/CBIC GST guidance and public GST rate references
Disclaimer: Financial calculator estimates are based on the latest FY 2025-26 tax slabs and RBI guidelines. Under Indian regulatory provisions, these calculations are for educational purposes only and do not constitute SEBI-registered investment, CA tax, or legal advice.
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