Query regarding capital gain on sale of gold etf

Whether short term capital from sale of gold etf is allowed to be set off from short term loss in equity shares Brough forward from earlier year.

I am asking since short term gain from gold etf is taxable at slab rate. 

I request experts to clarify

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This discussion seeks clarification on whether short-term capital gains from selling Gold ETFs can be offset against brought-forward short-term capital losses from equity shares. The user is specifically asking because Gold ETF short-term gains are taxed at their income slab rate. They also inquire about the applicability of the £1.25 lakh exemption for long-term capital gains.

Pls explain with figures

Short term Capital loss on equirty c/f Rs 43,159

Short term gain from sale of gold etf: Rs 22,000 (Short term considered for holding less than 12 months)

Long term gain from sale of  gold etf : Rs 50,000 

Queries:

i) Whether setoff allowed or not for short term capital gain

ii) Whether exemption of longterm capital gain of 1.25 lakh will apply or not

Gold ETF STCG against brought-forward equity STCL:

• Yes. Brought-forward short-term capital loss can be set off against any capital gain (short-term or long-term), including gains on gold ETFs. Only long-term losses are restricted (to long-term gains).

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