What are the current LTCG tax rates on equity investments?
Long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax is levied on profits earned from selling a capital asset held for more than a specified period. Listed equity shares and equity-oriented mutual funds attract 12.5% tax on eligible gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year. Property and gold also attract 12.5% LTCG tax without indexation, subject to applicable exceptions.