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LTCG Tax in India FY 2024-25: New ₹1.25L Exemption Fully Explained

Budget 2024 raised the LTCG exemption from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.25 lakh. Here's everything you need to know — rates, calculation method, grandfathering clause, and how to optimise before March 31.

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LTCG Tax Calculator for FY 2026-27: How to Calculate Your Exact Tax

Step-by-step formula and a worked example for calculating your LTCG tax for FY 2026-27, plus advance tax due dates and the fastest way to get your exact number.

How to Identify LTCG-Eligible Shares in Zerodha

Zerodha Console shows your average buy price, not which specific lots have crossed the 365-day mark. Here’s how to find your LTCG-eligible shares manually — and the fast way with LotSight.

How to Download Tradebook from Zerodha, Groww & Angel One (2024)

Step-by-step instructions with screenshots for downloading your P&L / trade history CSV from the 4 most popular Indian brokers — ready to upload to LotSight.

FIFO for Capital Gains Tax in India: Why It Matters and How to Calculate

India’s Income Tax Act mandates FIFO (First-In-First-Out) for equity lot matching. Learn why average cost gives the wrong answer and how FIFO changes your LTCG calculation.

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