Glossary

STCG (Short-Term Capital Gains)

STCG is the tax on profit from selling a listed share within 12 months of acquiring it, currently taxed at 20% under Section 111A when STT has been paid.

What It Means

STCG is the tax on profit from selling a listed share within 12 months of acquiring it. For FY 2025-26 (AY 2026-27), it's taxed at a flat 20% under Section 111A, as long as securities transaction tax was paid on the trade.

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