Estimate your gross listing gains and net take-home profit after accounting for Section 111A Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) tax at 20% on shares sold on or shortly after the exchange debut.
IPO Listing Gain & Lot Profit Calculator
Estimate listing gains and lot profit based on live Grey Market Premiums
Estimated Listing₹97
Estimated Gain+3.19%
Investment / Lot₹1,12,800
Estimated Profit / Lot+₹3,600
Section 111A STCG Rate (20%)
Rule:
Gains × 20% (+ 4% Health & Education Cess)
Applies to all equity shares sold through a recognized stock exchange (STT paid) within 12 months of allotment. Effective tax rate is 20.8%.
Post-Tax Net Profit Formula
Formula:
Gross Gain − (Gross Gain × 0.208) = Net Profit
Example: If gross profit on 1 lot is ₹10,000, tax liability is ₹2,080 and your net realized take-home profit is ₹7,920.
LTCG Beyond 12 Months (12.5%)
Rule:
(Gains − ₹1,25,000) × 12.5%
Under Section 112A, long-term gains exceeding the annual exemption limit of ₹1.25 Lakh are taxed at 12.5% (plus cess).
Taxation Questions & Answers
When is STCG tax on IPO shares payable?
If your total net tax liability after TDS exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year, advance tax installments must be paid quarterly (15% by June 15, 45% by Sep 15, 75% by Dec 15, and 100% by March 15).
Can IPO application expenses or interest be deducted?
No. Financing costs or interest paid on IPO funding (HNI IPO financing loans) cannot be deducted from capital gains under Section 48 of the Income Tax Act.
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