Short term capital gain on bonds

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This discussion clarifies how to report short-term capital gains (STCG) from bond sales within your Income Tax Return (ITR) form. It explains that STCG from bonds should be shown in the short-term capital gain table. The content also differentiates between short-term and long-term capital gains based on asset holding periods, detailing specific rules for shares, mutual funds, land, and bullion, along with applicable tax rates and exemptions.

For LTCG 3 years
For STCG less than 3 years

what is tax rate applicable on  capital gain ??

LTCG @ 10% and STCG @ 15% u/s 111A otherwise as per slab

Is listed share capital gain exempt ?

LTCG on listed share are exempt up to Rs. 1 lakh u/s 112A

Can I take benefit of indexation in this case ?

No, U can't take benifit of indexation in case.
In other case , u can like in land and building ect..If it's long term capital asset

But STT is already payable on Sale of share, than Is this not a double taxation ?

Not STT is different than income tax.
income tax is exempt up to 1lakh on LTCG on shares, STT is payable at time of purchase and sale of shares

As LTCG earlier exempt from tax and STT is payable, if now its taxable, that STT can be removed by government.

No, it's not removed as it's only Minor % on sale and purchase value like 0.1 %
LTCG is exempt from tax up to 1lakh which benificial for small taxpayer

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