Capital Gains Tax on ₹5 L — Stocks / Equity MF
₹5 L long-term capital gain from Stocks / Equity MF attracts ₹48,750 tax at 12.5%.
1 yr 6 mo
Long-Term Capital Gain (LTCG)
+₹3.00 L
Tax Rate
12.5%
Tax Amount
₹22,750
Net Gain
₹2.77 L
Breakdown
Capital Gain: ₹3.00 L
Exemption: −₹1.25 L
Taxable: ₹1.75 L
Tax (12.5%): ₹21,875
Cess (4%): ₹875
💡 Tax on ₹5 L Stocks / Equity MF Capital Gain
A ₹5 L long-term capital gain from Stocks / Equity MF (held for 14 months) is taxed at 12.5%. After the ₹1.25 Lakh LTCG exemption, the taxable gain is ₹3.75 L.
Tax = 12.5% × ₹3.75 L = ₹46,875 + 4% cess (₹1,875) = ₹48,750. Your net gain after tax: ₹4.51 L.
₹5 L LTCG on Stocks / Equity MF → Tax: ₹48,750 | Net gain: ₹4.51 L.