What is Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG ) Tax on Equity Investments?

What is Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG ) Tax on Equity Investments?

Stock market investments that mature, or are redeemed or are sold in less than 12 months are classified as short term. Short-term capital gains (STCG) from equity investments are subject to short-term capital gains tax in India.

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