This post explains Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) tax in India for 2025 (FY 2024-25 & 2025-26). It defines capital assets, details holding periods for STCG classification (e.g., <=12 months for listed equity, <=24 months for property, <=36 months for others), explains STCG calculation, outlines tax rates (15% under Sec 111A for STT-paid equity/EOF vs. slab rates for other assets), and covers loss set-off/carry forward rules and ITR reporting.

This blog post details how to report capital gains from shares, mutual funds, and property in the Income Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025-26 (Financial Year 2024-25). It explains the classification of gains (STCG/LTCG), calculation methods considering grandfathering, the significant impact of the Finance (No.2) Act 2024 changes effective July 23, 2024 (including curtailed indexation and revised tax rates), set-off rules, and specific ITR schedules (like CG and 112A). It also covers capital gains exemptions and emphasizes reconciliation with AIS/TIS.