LTCG tax on sale of foreign ESOP s by a resident individual

One of our client used to residing in America,working in a foreign company which is listed in that country's stock exchange. Meanwhile his employer allotted ESOPs to him around 2013. Now he is a Resident Indian for the past few years.There is no material annual income arising out of that stocks.Hence he is not consider that income while filing his Income tax returns.

In the present financial year he sold all of his shares allotted via ESOP. Net gain from the sale of those shares are approximately 23,00,000..
1. Whether foreign stock exchange is considered as "Recognised stock exchange or not?
2. What are the consequences of not showing the regular income from those stocks whether it covered under "Undisclosed Income provisions" or not?
3.whether the Grandfathering provisions are applicable to this case and how?
Please help me to proceed further by explaining the taxability of above case
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Quick Summary
This discussion addresses the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) implications for a resident Indian who sold foreign ESOPs. The key questions revolve around whether foreign stock exchanges are recognised, the consequences of not reporting income from these stocks previously, and the applicability of grandfathering provisions. The advice provided suggests that since the shares are not listed on Indian exchanges, they are considered unlisted securities, making Section 112A inapplicable. Instead, Section 112, with a 20% tax rate plus cess, is likely to apply to the gains.

Since ur client shares is not listed on India stock exchange it will be classified as Unlisted security

The provison of section 112A will not be applicable in ur case

Provison of section 112 will be applicable

The rate of Tax will be 20%

U have to pay Tax on 23lac-2.5 lac and pay tax @ 20% +4% (Cess)

Hope u will clear by the above provison
Thank you sir

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