{"id":343416,"date":"2026-11-11T10:36:51","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T05:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=343416"},"modified":"2026-11-11T10:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T05:06:51","slug":"capital-gains-tax-on-shares-fy-2026-27-stcg-ltcg-stt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/capital-gains-tax-on-shares-fy-2026-27-stcg-ltcg-stt\/","title":{"rendered":"Capital Gains Tax on Shares for FY 2026-27: STCG, LTCG, STT, F&O Income and How to Calculate It"},"content":{"rendered":"

FY 2026-27: STCG on listed shares 20%. LTCG 12.5% on gains above Rs 1.25 lakh a year. Long-term means held over 12 months. Delivery STT 0.1%. F&O income is business income.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Capital gains tax on shares for FY 2026-27 is 20% on short-term gains, which apply when you sell within 12 months, and 12.5% on long-term gains above Rs 1.25 lakh a year after holding for more than 12 months. Securities transaction tax is charged separately on every trade, and intraday and F&O profits are treated as business income taxed at your slab rate. Budget 2026 left the capital gains tax rates on equity unchanged.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Capital gains tax on shares is easy to get wrong because three things overlap: how long you held the shares, what kind of trade it was, and what other charges you paid along the way. A profit that looks the same on the app can be taxed at 20%, at 12.5% or at your slab rate.<\/p>\n

This guide sets out the capital gains tax rules for FY 2026-27, explains STT and other charges, and gives worked examples. Tax law is revised often, so confirm the position with a chartered accountant for your own return.<\/p>\n

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