30 December 2012
Indexation is done to compute LT capital gains. . Capital Gains amount is required to be computed when the arising LT capital gain is taxable . . Whereas in case of listed shares, Section 10(38) talks about "income arising on transfer" of a LT Capital Asset. Income here means simply the difference of Sales consideration and cost. . So when your income is exempt, you are not supposed to compute capital gains. . Capital Gains are required to be computed only when these are taxable or such gains which are exempt U/s 54 to 54H.