The Short Term Calculator helps investors quickly understand
the tax impact when selling stocks based on holding period and profit.
How It Works
Enter buy/sell dates and prices
Calculator identifies STCG or LTCG
Profit or loss is calculated automatically
Tax is estimated based on Indian equity rules
Accuracy & Reliability
Uses standard Indian tax rules
No data storage – runs fully in browser
Fast, lightweight & mobile friendly
Free to use – no login required
Who Should Use This?
Retail investors
Short & long-term traders
Students learning taxation
Note: This tool is for planning & education only.
📊 Stock Term Calculator — Overview for Indian Investors
StockTermCalculator.online is a simple, fast, and user-friendly online
calculator designed especially for Indian stock market investors.
It helps you calculate Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) tax accurately
based on India’s current income tax rules.
🧠 What Does the Calculator Do?
When you sell equity shares or equity-oriented mutual funds in India,
the profit may be subject to capital gains tax under the Income Tax Act.
This calculator automates the entire process so you don’t have to calculate
it manually.
✏️ Enter buy price, sell price, quantity, and dates
📈 Automatically identifies short-term holding
💰 Calculates profit or loss instantly
🧾 Shows applicable STCG classification
This tool is ideal for traders, frequent sellers, and long-term investors
who want a quick and reliable estimate of their tax impact before selling.
📌 How Indian Capital Gains Tax Works (Short-Term)
Under Indian tax laws, Short-Term Capital Gains arise when you sell
listed equity shares or equity-oriented mutual funds within
12 months or less from the date of purchase.
⏱ Holding Period
Short-Term: 12 months or less
Long-Term: More than 12 months
📊 STCG Tax Rate (Equity)
20% flat tax on STCG for transactions made on or after
23 July 2024
No indexation benefit allowed
Earlier rate was 15% before this date
📌 Important STCG Notes
STCG is taxed separately from your regular income
No standard deductions are allowed
STCG Formula:
Net Sale Value − Cost of Acquisition − Transfer Expenses
💡 Why Use This Calculator?
✔️ Instant Tax Estimation — no manual calculations
✔️ Helpful for ITR Filing — accurate & reliable figures
✔️ Stay Updated with changing tax rules
✔️ Better Investment Planning using post-tax profit clarity
Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational and planning purposes
only. Always consult a tax professional for final filing decisions.
