Changing MF units from regular to direct: but no STT is involved

Manoj Pandey (65 Points)

17 July 2022  

Sir/ma'am,

I have changed some MF units from regular to direct, not knowing that the units are taken as redeemed and then reinvested.

The MF house has charged only stamp duty while doing the change. No STT is involved. Will these be still taken as sale of equity share and attract only 10% tax? If not, what IT rule will apply?