Capital Gains Tax Comparison
Compare India LTCG/STCG vs your host country — equity, property, gold, foreign stocks
Estimates only. India rules per post-Budget July 2024. Foreign rates simplified. Actual liability depends on your total income, surcharge, cess, and treaty elections. Consult a tax advisor before making sell decisions.
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NSE/BSE listed shares and equity-oriented MFs. STT (Securities Transaction Tax) must have been paid.
India Capital Gains Quick Reference (Post-Budget 2024)
| Asset | LT threshold | STCG | LTCG | Indexation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed equity/MF | 12 months | 20% | 12.5% (₹1.25L exempt) | No |
| Property (post Jul 2024) | 24 months | 30% slab | 12.5% | No |
| Property (pre Jul 2024) | 24 months | 30% slab | Min(12.5% / 20%+idx) | Optional |
| Debt MF (post Apr 2023) | — | 30% slab | 30% slab | No |
| Gold / precious metals | 24 months | 30% slab | 12.5% | No |
| Foreign stocks (India res) | 24 months | 30% slab | 12.5% | No |
Add 4% health & education cess on all India taxes. Surcharge may apply for incomes > ₹50L.
India rates per Finance Act 2024 (effective July 23, 2024). Foreign rates are simplified — see our RSU/ESOP tax tool for detailed country-by-country breakdown. For individual advice, consult a qualified tax advisor.