Mutual Funds & ETFs

How are ETFs taxed in India?

ETFs in India are taxed according to what the ETF holds, since the tax category follows the underlying asset rather than the ETF wrapper. Equity ETFs are taxed like equity funds, with short-term and long-term rates split at a one-year holding period, while gold, debt, and international ETFs generally follow non-equity rules taxed at your slab rate. For example, a Nifty ETF held over a year gets the long-term equity treatment, while a gold ETF does not. Because the rules differ by type and by purchase date, confirm the treatment for each specific ETF before you plan a sale.

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