Metro Brands — Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Calculate LTCG and STCG tax on Metro Brands (METROBRAND) shares
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Long-Term Capital Gains Tax on Metro Brands
Long-term capital gains apply to Metro Brands (METROBRAND) shares you held for more than 12 months. The tax rate is 12.5% on gains above Rs 1.25 lakh per financial year.
| LTCG Amount | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to Rs 1.25 lakh per year | 0% (fully exempt) |
| Above Rs 1.25 lakh per year | 12.5% |
Gain Harvesting Strategy
You can deliberately book up to Rs 1.25 lakh of long-term gains on Metro Brands shares before March 31 each year — paying zero tax — and reset your cost basis to the current price.
This annual strategy can significantly reduce your long-term tax liability over time.
Short-Term Capital Gains Tax on Metro Brands
Short-term capital gains apply to Metro Brands (METROBRAND) shares you held for 12 months or less. The tax rate is a flat 20%, with no exemption.
| Holding Period | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| ≤ 12 months | 20% (flat) |
Loss Harvesting Opportunity
If you have unrealized short-term losses on Metro Brands or other stocks, selling them can offset short-term gains — and even some long-term gains — from other positions.
This is the most flexible type of loss to use for tax reduction.
How FIFO Affects Your Metro Brands Tax
India uses the FIFO method: when you sell Metro Brands shares, the first shares you bought are treated as sold first. Your gain is the difference between the current sale price and the oldest purchase price.
If you've made multiple purchases of Metro Brands at different prices over the years, calculating your true LTCG — and whether your position even qualifies as long-term — requires tracing each lot individually.
TaxHarvestLab does this automatically from your Zerodha or Groww tradebook, so you see the correct gain before deciding to sell. Use the tool below to analyze your full position.
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Common questions about Metro Brands tax
What is LTCG tax on Metro Brands shares?
Long-term capital gains on Metro Brands (METROBRAND) shares are taxed at 12.5% on gains above Rs 1.25 lakh per financial year, provided you held the shares for more than 12 months. The first Rs 1.25 lakh of LTCG per year is fully exempt.
What is STCG tax on Metro Brands shares?
Short-term capital gains on Metro Brands (METROBRAND) shares held for 12 months or less are taxed at 20% flat, with no exemption. The entire gain is subject to tax.
How is Metro Brands capital gains calculated?
Capital gains on Metro Brands are calculated using the FIFO method: when you sell shares, the first shares you bought are treated as sold first. Your gain is the difference between the sale price and the original purchase price of the oldest lot.
How to reduce capital gains tax on Metro Brands?
You can reduce capital gains tax on Metro Brands through tax loss harvesting (selling other losing positions to offset gains) and gain harvesting (booking up to Rs 1.25 lakh of LTCG tax-free annually). TaxHarvestLab helps identify the best opportunities based on your portfolio.
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