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Capital Gains Tax: Changes in Budget 2025

Complete guide to capital gains tax rates. Updated LTCG, STCG rates, and exemptions for FY 2024-25.

GetYourCA Team
8 April 2026·Updated 8 April 20262 min read12.5K views

Capital Gains Tax Rates 2025#

Equity Investments#

TypeHolding PeriodTax Rate
Long-term Capital GainsMore than 12 months12.5%
Short-term Capital GainsLess than 12 months20%

Equity Mutual Funds#

TypeHolding PeriodTax Rate
LTCGMore than 12 months12.5%
STCGLess than 12 months20%

Debt Mutual Funds#

  • Taxed as per income slab
  • Indexation benefit available
  • Long-term: 20% with indexation

Property (Immovable Property)#

TypeHolding PeriodTax Rate
Long-termMore than 24 months20% with indexation
Short-termLess than 24 monthsAs per income slab

Exemptions Available#

SectionInvestmentDeduction
Section 54Residential houseFull exemption
Section 54ECCapital gains bondsUp to ₹50 lakh
Section 54FOther assetsProportionate exemption

Key Points#

  • Annual exemption: ₹1.25 lakh on LTCG (equity)
  • STT paid on equity transactions
  • Foreign currency assets: 20% with indexation

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