Reporting of Gift undertaken of foreign shares on Sch FA/CG on ITR 2

Jatin (Retired) (43 Points)

22 November 2023  

I have a couple of foreign shares bought over the past few years through LRS, that have duly been reported on my past ITR 2 filings.

I now wish to gift the same to my son who is a US citizen and will transfer the shares directly from my overseas brokerage account to his brokerage account.

My query: How do I report this gift under Schedule FA on the ITR, as each share would have a NIL balance at end of year and further no entry can be reported under the Schedule CG, since there has not been a Sale consideration received for the asset.

Appreciate the guidance.