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Capital gains tax calculator for India

Pick the asset and enter the dates and prices. The calculator decides whether the gain is short term or long term and applies the right rate.

Estimated tax including 4% cess
Holding period
Long term if held more than
Capital gain
Exemption
Taxable gain
Rate
Tax
Cess 4%

Rates and holding periods at a glance

AssetLong term if held more thanShort-term rateLong-term rate
Listed equity / equity MF (STT paid)12 months20%12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh a year
Listed bonds, gold ETF, REIT / InvIT12 monthsSlab rate12.5%
Unlisted shares24 monthsSlab rate12.5%
Land or building24 monthsSlab rate12.5% (or 20% with indexation for property bought before 23 July 2024, individuals and HUFs)
Physical gold, jewellery, other assets24 monthsSlab rate12.5%
Debt MF bought on or after 1 April 2023Always short termSlab rate—

Surcharge, set-off of losses and reinvestment exemptions (house property, specified bonds) are not included. See also the LTCG and STCG calculators.