Reporting Capital Gains from Fractional Share in ITR-2

I had purchased five shares of a company—three shares on 06/08/2024 at ₹1515.35 each, and two shares on 29/08/2024 at ₹1508.35 each. Following a stock split in the ratio of
2:5, I became entitled to 12.5 shares. Since fractional shares (0.5) are not issued in dematerialized form, I received ₹309 in my bank account on 25/11/24 as settlement for the 0.5 fractional share.

In this context, I would appreciate your clarification on the following points. First, where should this transaction be reported in ITR-2? Should it be shown under Schedule CG as other normal short-term gains?

Second, can I report ₹309 as the “full value of consideration” received for the fractional share? 

Third, how should I calculate the cost of acquisition for this fractional share? Should it be determined by proportionately allocating the total cost of the original five shares (₹7,562.75) across the post-split 12.5 shares—resulting in a cost of ₹302.51 for the 0.5 share—or, alternatively, by applying the FIFO method and attributing the fractional share to the most recent purchase (two shares at ₹1508.35), thereby calculating the cost as ₹301.67?

Fourth, what should be considered as the date of acquisition ?

Lastly, could reporting this transaction in ITR-2, despite its absence in AIS/TIS, result in a notice or mismatch inquiry? Should I provide feedback in the AIS portal about this gain? If yes, then where exactly in the AIS portal should this feedback be submitted?

 

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Quick Summary
This discussion addresses how to report capital gains from fractional shares in ITR-2. Key questions include where to report the transaction (Schedule CG or OS), how to determine the 'full value of consideration', and the correct method for calculating the cost of acquisition and date of acquisition for the fractional share. It also covers potential mismatches with AIS/TIS and how to provide feedback on the AIS portal.

Generally such fractional gains are reported under Schedule OS...

Fractional shares distributed by a platform carry the proportional cost basis and acquisition date from the original lot. In Schedule 112A for AY 2026-27, there is a new requirement to split gains by whether the sale occurred before or after July 23, 2024, because the LTCG rate changed from 10% to 12.5% on that date. Each scrip needs a separate row with ISIN, sale value, and allocated cost.

If a corporate action like a bonus changed the ISIN, use the adjusted cost of the post-action lot. The changes to ITR-2 this year, including the updated Schedule 112A structure, are covered in this [ITR-2 filing guide for AY 2026-27](https://taxgarden.in/blog/itr-2-ay-2026-27-who-can-file-changes-deadline).

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