Capital Gains
Definition
Profit earned from the sale of capital assets like shares, property, mutual funds, or gold.
In Context
Capital gains are taxed differently based on holding period (short-term vs long-term) and asset type (equity vs non-equity). LTCG on listed equity: 12.5%. STCG on listed equity: 20%.
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