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Capital Gains Calculator — India, FY 2026-27

Free capital gains calculator for Indian investors — compute Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) tax by asset class at current FY 2026-27 rates. Our capital gains calculator handles CII indexation for property & pre-Apr-2023 debt MFs, the 12.5%-vs-20%-with-indexation choice for property (post-Budget 2024), the Section 111A equity STCG 20% rate, Section 112 LTCG treatment, Section 54EC bond exemption (₹50L cap), and the Section 50AA debt fund carve-out.

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Asset details

₹1.00 lakh

₹5.00 lakh

Total tax
₹35,750
Taxable gain
₹2.75 L
Raw gain
₹4.00 L
Effective rate
12.5%

Breakdown

Capital gains computation breakdown — holding period, acquisition cost, taxable gain, and tax applied.
Holding period74 months (Long-term)
Sale consideration − Acquisition cost − Expenses₹4,00,000
Indexed acquisition cost₹1,35,294
Indexed gain₹3,64,706
Less: applicable exemption(₹1,25,000)
Taxable gain₹2,75,000
Tax @ 12.5%₹34,375
Plus: 4% Health & Education Cess₹1,375
Total tax payable₹35,750

Notes

  • equity-listed held 74 months → Long-term capital gain.
  • Listed equity LTCG @ 12.5% above ₹1,25,000 exemption (post Budget 2024).
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How the capital gains calculator works

Budget 2024 rewrote Indian capital gains tax. The rates and the holding-period cutoffs changed for almost every asset class on 23-July-2024. The 20%-with-indexation default for property and gold was dropped in favour of 12.5% without indexation, but for transactions on pre-existing holdings the taxpayer gets to choose whichever of the two produces a lower tax. Equity-MF LTCG got a new ₹1.25 lakh annual exemption (up from ₹1 lakh) but the rate moved from 10% to 12.5%. STCG on equity jumped from 15% to 20%. This calculator picks up all of those changes and applies them by asset class, acquisition date and holding period.

Holding periods — what counts as long-term now

Rate matrix — current FY 2026-27 (set by Budget 2024)

AssetSTCGLTCGIndexation?
Listed equity / equity MF20%12.5% above ₹1.25LNo
Unlisted equitySlab12.5%No
Debt MF (pre-Apr-2023)Slab20%Yes
Debt MF (post-Apr-2023)Slab— (slab)No
Property (pre 23-Jul-2024 acquisition)SlabLower of 12.5% no-idx OR 20% with-idxOptional (choice)
Property (post 23-Jul-2024 acquisition)Slab12.5% onlyNo
Gold / silver / SGBSlab12.5%No

Cost Inflation Index (CII) — when indexation still matters

CII is a CBDT-notified yearly multiplier that grosses up your acquisition cost for tax purposes, so you’re taxed on the inflation-adjusted gain rather than the nominal one. FY 2001-02 is the base year (CII = 100); FY 2024-25 is 363, FY 2025-26 projected at 376, FY 2026-27 at 391. Indexed cost = original cost × (CII of sale year / CII of acquisition year).

Post Budget 2024, indexation is only relevant for:

For everything else, the new regime applies a flat rate to the raw gain and ignores CII entirely.

Grandfathering — shares acquired before 31-Jan-2018

For listed equity shares acquired before 31-January-2018, the acquisition cost for LTCG purposes is deemed to be the higher of (actual cost) and (FMV on 31-Jan-2018). The ₹1 lakh LTCG exemption that existed pre-Budget-2024 has now become ₹1.25 lakh. Our calculator does not yet model the grandfathering step explicitly; for shares acquired before 31-Jan-2018, enter the FMV on that date as the acquisition cost.

Section 54EC — bond exemption

LTCG from sale of property or other capital assets can be fully exempted by investing the gain in NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) or REC (Rural Electrification Corporation) capital gain bonds within 6 months of the sale:

The calculator lets you toggle a 54EC investment amount (capped at ₹50L) and computes the net taxable gain after the exemption.

Section 54 and 54F — residential-property re-investment

Not yet modelled explicitly in this calculator. Quick summary:

Both require the new property to not be sold for 3 years and that you own no more than one other residential property at the time of sale.

Worked example — property bought in 2018, sold in 2026

You bought an apartment for ₹50 lakh on 1-Apr-2018 and sell it for ₹1 crore on 1-Apr-2026. Both dates have CBDT CII values: FY 2018 = 280, FY 2026 = 391.

Frequently asked questions

Can I offset capital losses?
Yes. Short-term capital loss can be set off against both STCG and LTCG in the same year. Long-term loss can only be set off against LTCG. Unabsorbed loss can be carried forward 8 years, provided you file your ITR by the due date. Our calculator does not yet model loss-set-off explicitly; subtract offsets from your gain before entering it.
What if the 12.5%/20% choice on property flips before filing?
It won’t — both methods use fixed CII values and fixed rates, so the comparison is deterministic at the time of sale. Our recommendation never changes for the same inputs.
Do I pay tax on the sale year or at filing?
Capital gains tax is part of your income tax liability for the year of sale, paid via advance tax (if your total advance tax exceeds ₹10K) and reconciled at filing. Delay in paying advance tax attracts interest under Sections 234B/234C.
How accurate is this calculator?
All results use high-precision decimal arithmetic. Ten real-world FY 2026-27 scenario fixtures plus 1,000+ property-based assertions run on every commit. CII values match CBDT notifications through FY 2024-25; FY 2025-26 and 2026-27 are projected pending notification.

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Disclaimer. Capital gains tax treatment is sensitive to the exact date of acquisition and sale, the asset type, and your residency. This calculator is informational only. Always consult a Chartered Accountant for binding advice on actual transactions.

How this capital gains calculator works

Our capital gains calculator computes Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) tax for Indian investors at current FY 2026-27 rates — including every regulatory change from the July 2024 Finance Act. The capital gains calculator takes five inputs (asset class, acquisition date, sale date, acquisition cost, sale consideration) and outputs: holding period classification (short-term vs long-term), taxable gain after indexation / exemption, the tax rate applied, surcharge, cess, and total tax payable. Works as both an LTCG calculator and an STCG calculator depending on the asset class and holding period you enter.

What this capital gains calculator covers

LTCG calculator vs STCG calculator: how the capital gains calculator classifies your holding

The capital gains calculator uses asset-class-specific holding thresholds to decide whether your gain is short-term or long-term:

Holding-period thresholds that determine STCG vs LTCG for each asset class, as used by the capital gains calculator.
Asset classSTCG thresholdLTCG threshold
Listed equity / equity MF< 12 months≥ 12 months
Unlisted equity< 24 months≥ 24 months
Property (land / building)< 24 months≥ 24 months
Gold / silver / SGB< 24 months≥ 24 months (post-Jul-2024)
Debt MF (post 1-Apr-2023)Always slab rate (Section 50AA)
Debt MF (pre 1-Apr-2023)< 36 months≥ 36 months

Worked examples through the capital gains calculator

Five realistic scenarios showing exactly what the capital gains calculator outputs:

Section 54, 54EC, 54F exemptions — how the capital gains calculator applies them

Three major exemptions reduce taxable Long-Term Capital Gains when specific conditions are met:

Post-Budget 2024 changes the capital gains calculator applies

The Finance (No. 2) Act 2024 (effective 23-Jul-2024) made the single-largest capital-gains overhaul in India since 2018. Our capital gains calculator applies every change:

Why the capital gains calculator’s indexation choice matters for property

For property acquired before 23-Jul-2024 and sold on or after that date, the capital gains calculator runs both the 12.5% flat and 20% with CII indexation methods and outputs the lower figure. The decision depends on:

Rule of thumb from the capital gains calculator output: properties held 8+ years typically win with the indexation method; shorter holdings usually win with 12.5% flat.

Common mistakes the capital gains calculator flags

Tax planning using the capital gains calculator

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Capital gains tax by asset class — FY 2026-27 comparison

The capital gains calculator uses asset-class-specific STCG and LTCG rates, holding-period thresholds, and exemption rules. The table below reflects every change introduced by the Finance (No. 2) Act 2024 effective 23-Jul-2024 — equity LTCG raised from 10% to 12.5%, equity STCG raised from 15% to 20%, property indexation made optional, debt MF post-Apr-2023 carve-out unchanged under Section 50AA.

Asset-class comparison of STCG rate, LTCG rate, holding period threshold, and exemption rules under the Indian Income Tax Act for FY 2026-27, including Budget 2024 amendments.
Asset classSTCG rateLTCG rateHolding period (LTCG)Key exemption
Listed equity (STT paid)20% (Section 111A)12.5% above ₹1.25L> 12 months₹1.25L LTCG exemption per FY
Equity mutual fund (> 65% equity)20%12.5% above ₹1.25L> 12 months₹1.25L LTCG exemption per FY
Debt MF (post 1-Apr-2023)Slab rateAlways slab rate — Section 50AANone (no LTCG treatment)
Debt MF (pre 1-Apr-2023)Slab rate20% with CII indexation> 36 monthsIndexation reduces taxable gain
Residential / commercial propertySlab rate12.5% no-indexation OR 20% with CII (taxpayer choice for pre-23-Jul-2024 holdings)> 24 monthsSections 54, 54EC (₹50L NHAI/REC bonds), 54F
Unlisted shares (incl. foreign)Slab rate12.5% flat (no indexation)> 24 monthsSection 54F if reinvested in residential
Gold / silver / SGBSlab rate12.5% flat> 24 months (down from 36)SGB held to maturity fully exempt
Crypto / VDA30% flat — Section 115BBH (not capital gains)N/ANone — no loss set-off, no exemption
Collectibles / artworkSlab rate12.5% flat> 36 monthsNone

Budget 2024 amendments effective 23-Jul-2024: equity LTCG 10% → 12.5% and exemption ₹1L → ₹1.25L; equity STCG (Section 111A) 15% → 20%; property LTCG indexation made optional with a 12.5% no-indexation alternative; gold holding period 36 → 24 months. Section 50AA debt MF carve-out from 1-Apr-2023 unchanged.

Three detailed capital gains calculator worked examples

Real-world scenarios run through the capital gains calculator, showing the exact pre / post Budget 2024 difference and the indexation-choice logic for property.

Example 1 — Equity short-term sale, pre / post Jul 2024 (Section 111A rate change)

Investor buys 1,000 shares of TCS at ₹3,500 each (cost ₹35L) in February 2024 and sells in November 2024 at ₹4,200 each (sale consideration ₹42L). Holding period 9 months → Short-Term Capital Gains of ₹7L under Section 111A.

Example 2 — Property LTCG with the 12.5% vs 20%-with-indexation choice

Property acquired in October 2014 for ₹40L (CII 240). Sold in February 2026 for ₹1.4Cr. Holding period > 24 months → Long-Term Capital Gain. Pre-23-Jul-2024 acquisition, so both methods are available.

Example 3 — Debt MF post-2023 budget (Section 50AA — always slab rate)

Investor buys ₹20L of a debt mutual fund on 15-May-2023 (post-1-Apr-2023 cutoff) and redeems in March 2027 for ₹26L. Holding period 46 months — would have qualified for LTCG under old rules, but Section 50AA removes LTCG treatment for all post-cutoff debt MF investments regardless of holding.

Capital gains calculator — frequently asked questions

What is capital gains tax in India?

Capital gains tax in India is a tax on the profit from selling a capital asset — equity, mutual funds, property, gold, unlisted shares, or other prescribed assets. The Income Tax Act, 1961 classifies gains as Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) or Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) based on the holding period, with each attracting different rates and exemption structures. Our capital gains calculator applies the current FY 2026-27 rates and every Budget 2024 amendment automatically.

What is the difference between STCG and LTCG?

STCG applies when you sell within the short-term threshold — 12 months for listed equity / equity MF, 24 months for property / unlisted shares / gold, 36 months for collectibles. LTCG applies beyond that. STCG is typically taxed at higher rates without exemption (Section 111A equity STCG = 20% flat, other STCG at slab); LTCG enjoys concessional rates (12.5% for equity above ₹1.25L, 12.5% or 20%-indexed for property) plus per-FY exemption thresholds. The capital gains calculator picks the right rate based on your acquisition and sale dates.

Are crypto gains capital gains or other income in India?

Crypto gains are taxed separately under Section 115BBH at a flat 30% plus 4% cess, irrespective of holding period — they are NOT capital gains. No indexation, no loss set-off (even against crypto-on-crypto losses), no exemption threshold, no Section 54 / 54F / 54EC relief. A 1% TDS under Section 194S applies on every transfer above ₹10,000 (or ₹50,000 for specified persons). Use our crypto tax calculator for accurate Section 115BBH and TDS computation; the capital gains calculator does not cover crypto.

How to claim Section 54 / 54F exemption?

Section 54 applies to LTCG from residential property reinvested in another residential property within 2 years (purchase) or 3 years (under-construction); capped at ₹10 crore from FY 2023-24 onward. Section 54F applies to LTCG from any other long-term asset (equity, gold, land) reinvested into ONE residential property — full exemption requires reinvesting the entire SALE CONSIDERATION (not just the gain) and not owning more than one other house at sale. For both, park unused gains in a Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) deposit at SBI / authorised bank before the ITR due date to preserve the claim. The capital gains calculator outputs gross LTCG; deduct your Section 54 / 54F amount manually based on your reinvestment plan.

What is Section 54EC and how is it different?

Section 54EC exempts LTCG from land or building (not other assets) when reinvested in NHAI / REC / PFC notified bonds within 6 months of sale. The exemption is capped at ₹50 lakh per financial year across all transfers of that asset (Section 54EC(2)). Bond lock-in is 5 years; premature transfer reverses the exemption. Unlike Section 54 / 54F, Section 54EC keeps your property sale proceeds liquid — you only park the gain portion in bonds, not the entire consideration. The capital gains calculator has an explicit Section 54EC input for property LTCG scenarios.

What is the CII for FY 2026-27?

The Cost Inflation Index for FY 2025-26 is 376 (notified by CBDT). FY 2026-27 is projected at approximately 391 — CBDT typically notifies the new CII in June. The base year is FY 2001-02 with CII = 100. Indexation applies only to (a) property acquired before 23-Jul-2024 and (b) debt mutual funds acquired before 1-Apr-2023. Equity has never had indexation. The capital gains calculator maintains the full CII table and applies the correct year automatically.

Can I offset capital losses against gains?

STCL (Short-Term Capital Loss) can offset both STCG and LTCG in the same year — maximally flexible. LTCL (Long-Term Capital Loss) can only offset LTCG, never STCG. Unabsorbed losses carry forward 8 assessment years under Section 74, provided the ITR is filed by the original due date (late filing forfeits carryforward). Crypto losses cannot offset anything under Section 115BBH. Speculative business losses (intraday equity) follow Section 73 with separate carryforward rules.

Are NRIs taxed on capital gains in India?

NRIs pay the same headline LTCG / STCG rates as residents on Indian assets, but TDS is withheld at source — 12.5% LTCG / 20% STCG on listed equity, 12.5% LTCG / 30% STCG on property (Section 195). Lower-deduction certificate (Section 197) can reduce TDS where DTAA rates apply or where the actual tax liability is lower. Repatriation of sale proceeds needs Form 15CA / 15CB. NRIs investing via the Liberalised Remittance Scheme abroad face additional TCS under Section 206C(1G). The capital gains calculator outputs the gross Indian tax liability — separately model TDS and DTAA relief.

Sources & last-verified dates

All rates, sections and thresholds used by the capital gains calculator are cross-checked against the official Income Tax Department of India and Union Budget portals. Each entry below was last verified on .

Accurate to the rupee. Rates current as of (FY 2026-27). Sources last verified .