Purchased 500 unlisted equity shares in 1997-98 at the rate of ₹330 each. Fair market value in April 2001 is ₹45 each . In January 2023 transferred all Shares at the rate of ₹280 each . Kindly calculate capital gain. 🙏
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This discussion explains how to calculate capital gains tax on unlisted shares purchased in 1997-98. It clarifies that you can use either the original purchase cost or the fair market value as of April 1, 2001, whichever is higher, to determine the cost base. The example demonstrates calculating the long-term capital gain based on these rules.