LTCG Grandfathering Calculator (Jan 31, 2018)
Calculate Long Term Capital Gains on equity shares and equity mutual funds with grandfathering (cost stepped up to Jan 31, 2018 price under Budget 2018). Applicable for assets purchased before Feb 1, 2018.
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How to use this calculator
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Grandfathering applies to equity shares and equity MFs purchased BEFORE February 1, 2018 and sold after March 31, 2018.
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Cost of acquisition = Higher of (actual purchase price) or (FMV on January 31, 2018).
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However, if the sale price is lower than Jan 31 FMV, the cost = sale price (so LTCG = ₹0, protecting you from phantom gains).
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From Budget 2024: LTCG tax rate = 12.5% (up from 10%). Exemption = ₹1.25 lakh per year (up from ₹1 lakh).
Frequently asked questions
What is grandfathering in LTCG?
Grandfathering is a provision introduced in Budget 2018 to grandfather (protect) pre-existing equity gains. For equity shares/MFs bought before Feb 1, 2018, the cost of acquisition is stepped up to the Fair Market Value (FMV) as on January 31, 2018 — so any gains accumulated before that date are tax-free. Only gains after Jan 31, 2018 are taxable at 12.5% (above ₹1.25L exemption).
Where do I find the Jan 31, 2018 NAV for mutual funds?
For mutual funds, the Jan 31, 2018 NAV is available on AMFI website (amfiindia.com) under historical NAV. For listed equity shares, the FMV is the highest traded price on NSE/BSE on Jan 31, 2018 (or the last trading day if Jan 31 was a holiday). Your broker or demat account statement should also show the grandfathered cost.
LTCG Grandfathering Calculator — Jan 31 2018 Cost Step-Up for Equity & MFs
How to use the ltcg grandfathering calculator
Use this ltcg grandfathering calculator to ong term capital gains on equity shares and equity mutual funds with grandfathering (cost stepped up to jan 31, 2018 price under budget 2018). Enter your values above and get your result in seconds. The tool is free, works on all devices, and keeps your data private — nothing is stored or shared.
How the ltcg grandfathering calculator works
The ltcg grandfathering calculator (jan 31, 2018) uses standard formulas used in financial planning, budgeting, and investment decisions. Enter your inputs, and the tool calculates the result instantly in your browser. No server-side processing means your data stays on your device. Results update in real time as you change inputs.
LTCG tax rates after Budget 2024
From FY 2024-25: LTCG on equity/equity MFs taxed at 12.5% (increased from 10%). Annual exemption increased to ₹1.25 lakh (from ₹1 lakh). Grandfathering rule remains: cost of acquisition = max(actual cost, Jan 31 2018 FMV). Gains accumulated before Feb 1, 2018 remain fully tax-free.
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