Find short-term capital gains tax on listed shares or equity mutual funds.
A flat 20% rate applies under Section 111A to equity held 12 months or less, where STT was paid — regardless of your income tax slab.
STCG tax: Gain × 20%
What about short-term gains on property or gold?
Those follow a completely different rule. Short-term gains on things like property or gold are added to your total income, and taxed at your normal income tax rate — not a fixed percentage.