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Posted on 08 November 2026
Circle rate below the indexed cost:
• If the sale consideration and stamp duty value (circle rate) are both below the indexed cost of acquisition, you have a long-term capital loss with indexation. That's allowed to be carried forward (for transfers before 23 July 2024).
• For transfers on or after 23 July 2024, resident individuals pay the lower of the tax at 12.5% (no indexation) and 20% (indexed). Whether a loss under the indexed computation can be carried forward is doubtful, so don't rely on it.
• Sec 50C: if the actual sale price is lower than the circle rate by more than 10%, the circle rate is the consideration.