CMA
13117 Points
Joined May 2009
If shares are listed, then these would be long term capital asset if held for >12 months and tax liability @ 20% + EC (if no STT). If STT is suffered, then LTCG is exempt from tax. If shares are not listed, then these have to be held for >36m for treating them as long-term capital asset. If unlisted shares are sold in <=36m, the same would be treated as short term capital gain transaction and tax rate applicable as per slabs.