This discussion clarifies how long-term capital gains tax applies to STT-paid equity shares, specifically concerning the conversion of HDFC Ltd to HDFC Bank. It addresses the determination of Fair Market Value (FMV) as of January 31, 2018, for shares purchased before that date and explains the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) basis for calculating capital gains on the newly allotted HDFC Bank shares.
26 July 2023
I HAVE SHARES OF HDFC LTD .ON CONVERSION OF HDFC LTD TO HDFC BANK WHAT WILL BE THE FMV AS ON 31 JAN 2018 BECAUSE THE SHARES WERE PURCHASED BERORE 31 JAN 2018. I AM HAVING SHARES OF HDFC BANK.IF I SELL CONVERTED SHARES OF HDFC LTD THEN WHAT WILL BE THE BASIS OF FIFO SHARES OF HDFC BANK PURCHASE DATE 1/10/2017 -100 SHARES OF HDFC LTD PURCHASE DATE 1/11/2017 - 100 AND NOW ALLOTTED 168 SHARES OG HDFC BANK.