Estimate STCG / LTCG tax on stocks, mutual funds and other assets (FY 2025-26)
Capital Gains Tax: capital gains tax is ₹21,875, based on the entered inputs.
Formula
Capital Gain = Sale Value − Purchase Value − Expenses; Tax = Gain × applicable STCG or LTCG rate (holding period decides which)
Worked example
| Input | Value |
|---|---|
| Purchase Value | ₹5,00,000 |
| Sale Value | ₹8,00,000 |
| Holding Period | 3 yr |
| Asset Type | Listed Equity / Equity MF |
| Your Tax Slab | 30% |
| Capital Gains Tax | ₹21,875 |
| Total Gain | ₹3,00,000 |
| Gain After Tax | ₹2,78,125 |
| Gain Type | 1 |
| Effective Tax Rate | 7.29% |