Income Tax 4 October 2026
Silverbees ETF Tax: STCG vs LTCG Explained
Silverbees ETF gains are taxed based on the holding period. Sales within 36 months are short‑term capital gains taxed at the investor’s income‑tax slab. Sales after 36 months are long‑term capital gains taxed at a flat 10 % without indexation under Section 50AA. The piece also notes that the FRB 2028 bond is a Government of India security, influencing tax treatment.
Silverbees ETF investors need to know which tax rate applies to their gains.
- Short‑term capital gains (STCG): Sale within 36 months, taxed at your personal income‑tax slab.
- Long‑term capital gains (LTCG): Sale after 36 months, taxed at 10 % without indexation under Section 50AA.
- The underlying FRB 2028 bond is a Government of India security, not a corporate bond, influencing tax treatment.
For full details see the Upstox article.
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