{"id":307698,"date":"2025-04-04T05:47:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T05:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/?p=307698"},"modified":"2025-04-10T09:41:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T09:41:17","slug":"short-term-capital-gains-tax-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) Tax: Meaning, Rates and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span data-teams=\"true\"><span id=\"message-body-1744267124261\" class=\"fui-ChatMyMessage__body r1wszx8g ___nik4q80 f10pi13n ftqa4ok f2hkw1w f8hki3x f1d2448m f1bjia2o ffh67wi f1j6vpng f1pniga2 f987i1v f1ffjurs f15bsgw9 f14e48fq f18yb2kv fd6o370 ffwy5si f3znvyf f57olzd f4stah7 f480a47 fs1por5 fk6fouc figsok6 fkhj508 f19n0e5 f9ijwd5 f1q0nqlt f1o0qvyv f9ggezi f1xp5gbu f150uoa4 ffyari3 fo7qwa0 f16xkysk fxowb0n fn5cvv7 f11ghf3q f13aoclr flypziy f10kwr27 fquw1qa fftr39l f13lathq f15hsm81 f2ss68y ffb60jq f8nuap2 f13nk4fk f7jacry fq08z5q fd9af6s fr74w9q fcl9uv6 f13sm7pj f1u6qqly f16wpxbl faim3u9 f6cs3qo fa2w2z3 fd39nx6 f10gn8j9 frcqmxy f1w9ws4k f1ddxkqj fd10euv fvuz61 f1nbc6gw\"><span id=\"content-1744267124261\" class=\"fui-Primitive ___16zla5h f1oy3dpc fqtknz5 fyvcxda\" dir=\"auto\" aria-label=\"The tax imposed on gains obtained from the sale of a capital asset held for a brief period of time is known as the Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) Tax. In India, the gain from the sale of an asset is classified as a short-term capital gain and is subject to the appropriate taxation if it is sold within a certain time frame from the date of acquisition.\">The tax imposed on gains obtained from the sale of a capital asset held for a brief period of time is known as the Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) Tax. In India, the gain from the sale of an asset is classified as a short-term capital gain and is subject to the appropriate taxation if it is sold within a certain time frame from the date of acquisition.<\/span><\/span><i><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These gains are of two types: Short-term capital gains (STCG) &amp; Long-term capital gains (LTCG), depending on the holding period of the assets.<\/li>\n<li>The assets that are sold typically within 12 months for equities and 36 months for other assets are subjected to Short-term capital gains tax (STCG Tax).<\/li>\n<li>Short-term capital gains tax (STCG Tax) plays a very crucial role in India\u2019s taxation system as it affects businesses, investors and the overall economy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#-what-are-short-term-capital-gains-stcg\" >\u00a0What are Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG)?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#difference-between-short-term-long-term-capital-assets\" >Difference between Short-term &amp; long-term capital assets:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#holding-period-criteria-for-various-asset-classes\" >Holding period criteria for various asset classes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#applicability-of-stcg-tax-in-india\" >Applicability of STCG Tax in India:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#applicability-resident-non-resident-applicability\" >Applicability: Resident &amp; non-resident applicability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#stcg-tax-treatment-based-on-asset-type\" >STCG tax treatment based on asset type<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#stcg-tax-rates\" >STCG Tax Rates:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#how-is-stcg-tax-calculate\" >How is STCG Tax Calculate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#exemptions-deductions-on-stcg\" >Exemptions &amp; Deductions on STCG:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#strategies-to-save-on-stcg-tax\" >Strategies to Save on STCG Tax:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#recent-amendmentsupdates\" >Recent Amendments\/Updates:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/short-term-capital-gains-tax-india\/#faq-section\" >FAQ Section:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"-what-are-short-term-capital-gains-stcg\"><\/span>\u00a0What are Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Profits from the sale of a capital asset (such as stocks, real estate, or mutual funds) that was held for a brief time\u2014typically less than 36 months (or less than 12 months in the case of listed shares and certain securities in India)\u2014are known as short-term capital gains<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">1.<strong>Holding Period:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>For most assets: Less than <strong>36 months<\/strong> = short term.<\/li>\n<li>For listed shares, equity mutual funds, etc.: Less than <strong>12 months<\/strong> = short term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">2. <strong>Tax Rate in India (as of FY 2024-25):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>15%<\/strong> on short-term capital gains (STCG) from listed shares and equity-oriented mutual funds (under Section 111A).<\/li>\n<li>For other assets, STCG is added to your total income and taxed as per your income tax slab.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"difference-between-short-term-long-term-capital-assets\"><\/span>Difference between Short-term &amp; long-term capital assets:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"545\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"180\"><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"181\"><strong>Short-term capital asset<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"184\"><strong>Long-term capital asset<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"180\">Holding Period<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">Held for less than 36 months (for real estate, it\u2019s less than 24 months)<\/td>\n<td width=\"184\">Held for more than 36 months (for real estate, it is 24 months or more)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"180\">Tax Rate<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">Increased tax rates according to the income tax slab<\/td>\n<td width=\"184\">Reduced tax rates according to the income tax slab<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"180\">Purpose<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">Usually for quick gains or trading<\/td>\n<td width=\"184\">Usually for long-term investments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"180\">Examples<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">Gold sold within 36 months and sold within 24 months<\/td>\n<td width=\"184\">Land sold after 24 months, stocks held for more than 12 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"holding-period-criteria-for-various-asset-classes\"><\/span>Holding period criteria for various asset classes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"545\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"183\">Asset classes<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">Short-term holding period<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">Long-term holding period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"183\">Listed Equity shares &amp; Equity mutual funds<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\u2264 12 months<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\u2265 12 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"183\">Debt mutual funds<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\u2264 36 months<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\u2265 36 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"183\">Real estate (land &amp; building)<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\u2264 24 months<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\u2265 24 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"183\">Other capital assets (e.g., gold, bonds jewelry)<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\u2264 36 months<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">\u2265 36 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"applicability-of-stcg-tax-in-india\"><\/span>Applicability of STCG Tax in India:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>STCG tax is levied when the following assets are sold within a short holding period:<\/p>\n<table width=\"391\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"199\"><strong>Asset Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"192\"><strong>Holding period for STCG<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"199\">Listed equity shares &amp; equity mutual funds<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\">\u2264 12 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"199\">Debt mutual funds, bonds, gold, property, crypto<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\">\u2264 36 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"applicability-resident-non-resident-applicability\"><\/span>Applicability: Resident &amp; non-resident applicability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Resident Indians:<\/strong> Except for equity assets<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Resident Indians (NRI\u2019s):<\/strong> Various tax rates apply, frequently with Tax deducted at Source (TDS). Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA) may provide them with relief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stcg-tax-treatment-based-on-asset-type\"><\/span>STCG tax treatment based on asset type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Equity Assets:<\/strong> Section 111A levies a 15% STCG tax on listed equity shares and equity-oriented mutual funds (if sold within 12 months)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Non-Equity Assets:<\/strong>\u00a0 STCG is taxed as per the individual\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/income-tax-slab-and-rates\/\">income tax slab<\/a> rates (e.g., gold, real estate, debt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/loan-against-mutual-funds\/\">mutual funds<\/a>, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stcg-tax-rates\"><\/span>STCG Tax Rates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) taxes in India have changed significantly since the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/union-budget-2024-2025-viksit-bharat-roadmap\/\">Union Budget 2024<\/a>, as of March 27, 2025. The following are the updated tax rates.<\/p>\n<table width=\"497\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Asset Type<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Previous STCG Tax Rate<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Revised STCG Tax Rate (Effective from July 23\u20192024)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Equity shares and equity-oriented mutual funds (with Securities Transaction Tax paid)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">15 %<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"205\">Other assets (e.g., real estate, gold, debt-oriented mutual funds)<\/td>\n<td width=\"126\">Taxed at applicable slab rates<\/td>\n<td width=\"166\">Taxed at applicable slab rates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>STCG\u00a0 Surcharge &amp; Cess<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">The following Surcharges &amp; Cess are in addition to the basic tax rates:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>Surcharges:<\/strong> It is an additional charge on the income tax amount, applicable as per the following income slabs:<\/p>\n<table width=\"488\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">Total Income Range (\u20b9)<\/td>\n<td width=\"248\">Surcharge Rate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">Up to 50 lakhs<\/td>\n<td width=\"248\">NIL<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">50 lakhs to 1 crore<\/td>\n<td width=\"248\">10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">1 crore to 2 crore<\/td>\n<td width=\"248\">15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">2 crore to 5 crore<\/td>\n<td width=\"248\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"240\">Above 5 crore<\/td>\n<td width=\"248\">37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Health &amp; Education Cess:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">A 4% cess on the total income tax and surcharge, These additional charges are consistent across various income types, including STCG.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-is-stcg-tax-calculate\"><\/span>How is STCG Tax Calculate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Step-by-Step Calculation of STCG Tax:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Determine the sale price: The price at which the asset was sold.<\/li>\n<li>Determine the purchase price: The price at which the asset was bought.<\/li>\n<li>Calculate the Short-Term Capital Gain: STCG= Sale price \u2013 Purchase price \u2013 Expenses<\/li>\n<li>Apply the appropriate tax rate: 15% under section 111A for equity shares and mutual funds, other assets like gold, real estate, or etc., are subjected to individual income tax slabs<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Example Calculation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Purchase Price: \u20b950,000<\/li>\n<li>Sale Price: \u20b970,000<\/li>\n<li>Short-Term Capital Gain: \u20b970,000 &#8211; \u20b950,000 = \u20b920,000<\/li>\n<li>Tax Rate (15%): \u20b920,000 \u00d7 15% = \u20b93,000<\/li>\n<li>Final STCG Tax Payable: \u20b93,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"exemptions-deductions-on-stcg\"><\/span>Exemptions &amp; Deductions on STCG:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Exemption on STCG:<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Section 54F: It states that exemption is only available for LTCG, not on STCG<\/li>\n<li>STCG on shares (Section 111A): Taxed at 15% (if STT is paid), No exemption.<\/li>\n<li>Other STCG: Taxed as per slab rates (if not covered under Sec. 111A).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. <strong>No Standard deduction: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlike LTCG, there is no \u20b91 lakh exemption on STCG.<\/li>\n<li>Full STCG is taxable without any standard deduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> No Indexation Benefits:<\/strong> STCG is taxed on absolute gain without accounting for inflation, in contrast to LTCG, which permits indexation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"strategies-to-save-on-stcg-tax\"><\/span>Strategies to Save on STCG Tax:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Hold Assets Longer:<\/strong> By keeping investments for longer than the allotted time, you can convert STCG to LTCG.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Tax-Loss Harvesting:<\/strong> Sell investments that are losing money to offset STCG.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Tax-Saving Mutual Funds:<\/strong> To receive tax advantages, invest in an equity-linked saving scheme (ELSS).<\/li>\n<li><strong> Utilize Exemption Limits:<\/strong> The fundamental exemption limit is available to everyone, particularly senior citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"recent-amendmentsupdates\"><\/span>Recent Amendments\/Updates:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>In the Union Budget 2024-25, several significant changes were introduced to the capital gains tax structure:<\/li>\n<li>The rate on STCG from the sale of business trusts, equity-oriented mutual funds, and listed equity shares was raised from 15% to 20%<\/li>\n<li><strong>LTCG:<\/strong> All financial and non-financial assets now have an LTCG tax rate of 12.5% instead of 10%. Additionally, the exemption limit for LTCG was increased from \u20b91 lakh to 1.25 lakh.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holding Periods<\/strong>: 12 months for listed financial assets and 24 months for unlisted financial assets and non-financial assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding STCG tax rules helps in effective tax planning.<\/li>\n<li>To reduce tax obligations, use lawful tax-saving techniques.<\/li>\n<li>For compliance, always keep informed and seek advice from professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faq-section\"><\/span>FAQ Section:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">1.What is short-term capital gains tax in India?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Ans. STCG is the tax on profit earned from selling assets like stocks, property, or mutual funds within a short period (usually 12 months or less).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">2. How much is the STCG tax rate on shares?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Ans. STCG is subject to 15% taxation on listed shares. Share that is not disclosed are taxed according to your income slab<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">3.How is STCG tax calculated?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Ans. STCG tax = ( selling price-purchase price- expenses) \u00d7 Applicable Tax rate<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">4.How can I reduce my short-term capital gains tax?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Ans. You can invest in tax-saving products, use exemptions when appropriate, or offset gains with short-term capital losses.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">5.Are there any exemptions on STCG tax?<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Ans. No direct exemption exists, but losses can be carried forward for up to 8 years to offset future gains.<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read,<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/maximum-and-minimum-tenure-for-personal-loan\/\">What is the Maximum and Minimum Tenure for Personal Loan?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/small-cash-loan-on-aadhaar-card\/\">How to get an Instant Small Cash Loan on Aadhaar Card?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paymeindia.in\/blog\/personal-loan-preclosure-procedure\/\">Personal Loan Preclosure Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The tax imposed on gains obtained from the sale of a capital asset held for a brief period of time is known as the Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) Tax. 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